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March/April 2013 www.cds.org

Continuing Excellence in Dentistry

148th MIDWINTER MEETING A ‘Dream’ fulfilled + Illinois Health Information Exchange

CDS Foundation Dental Clinic opens

Has ADA become the organization of NO?

CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY The respected leader in scientific dental meetingsSM

Joseph Maggio, DDS

Attend from the comfort of your desk!

Join us for an engaging presentation by one of the leading endodontics lecturers.

About our speaker: Dr. Maggio is in private practice in Lisle. He is a past president of the American WEDNESDAY Association of Endodontists and has lectured internationally for more than 30 years. Dr. Maggio received the Edgar D. Coolidge Award from the American MAY 15 Association of Endodontists, the Warren Wakii Award from the Japanese Endodontic Society, and the 2012 Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award from the Chicago Dental Society. 2 p.m. (CST)

1 CE hour Free to CDS members $30 for non-members

Registration begins at 9 a.m. Friday, March 15 http://on.cds.org/webinar2013 If you sign up but can’t attend the lecture when it is presented, you will receive a link to watch a recording of the event at a later date. This recording will only be available for a limited time. Only registered attendees may earn CE credit.

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CDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

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January 9 Regional Meeting minutes CDS-endorsed plans The Chicago Dental Society Regional Meeting convened Jan. 9 at the Drury Lane Oak keep you covered Brook in Oakbrook Terrace, with CDS President David Fulton Jr. presiding. Dr. Fulton called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Did you know that CDS endorses a Attention was directed to the minutes of the meeting of Nov. 7. Inasmuch as the range of insurance plans for its members official minutes of the Nov. 7 meeting were published in the December 2012 issue of and their families? Insurance coverage the CDS Review, a motion was entertained to dispense with reading them. for CDS members YOUR MOVED by Paul Kattner, seconded by Thomas Schneider Jr. and carried to dis- includes: disabili- pense with reading the Nov. 7 minutes at this time. ty and business Dues MOVED by Dr. Kattner, seconded by Dr. Schneider and carried to accept the min- overhead expense AT WORK utes of the meeting of Nov. 7. insurance, long-term care insurance, and There were no reports of the Board, Standing or Special committees. workers compensation insurance. There was no unfinished or new business to report. CDS has partnered with Treloar & Dr. Fulton introduced Keith Suchy, a member of the Board of Trustees of the CDS Heisel to offer members disability income Foundation, who spoke briefly to the group about the CDS Foundation’s activities insurance, which is a coverage that will and exciting news involving the CDS Foundation Dental Clinic. protect your earned income and retire- With no further business, Dr. Fulton called upon Regional Meeting Program Chair ment benefits should you become dis- Maria Fe Corpuz-Bato to introduce Martin Zase, DMD, who presented a program on abled as the result of sickness or injury. Cosmetic Dentistry. Treloar & Heisel also offers long-term care The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2 p.m. insurance, which is a coverage that can provide for extended home healthcare Get the CDS Review for your iPad services or a nursing home stay. CDS has also partnered with Acci- Look for the CDS Review today in Apple’s App Store. And be sure dent Fund Insurance Company of Amer- to follow CDS online at CDS.org, as well as: ica and Southpoint Insurance Company • www.facebook.com/ChicagoDentalSociety for workers compensation insurance. • twitter.com/Chicago_Dental For more information visit • www.youtube.com/user/ChicagoDentalSociety http://on.cds.org/insurance. I

CDS proposes change to Constitution and Bylaws

The Chicago Dental Society, as part of tripartite organized tent with these bylaws. dentistry, uses the Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Pro- Recommended change: The current edition of the Ameri- cedure to govern the deliberations of the Society. At the 2011 can Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary American Dental Association House of Delegates, a change Procedures shall govern the deliberations of this Society in all from Sturgis to the American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP) cases to which they are applicable and consistent with these Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedures (formally Sturgis bylaws. Standard Code) was adopted. The Illinois State Dental Society will also make this governance change effective in 2013. The ARTICLE XXIV. AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS OF THE AIP publication provides important new motions and proto- BYLAWS cols pertaining to electronic meetings, discipline, and finance The bylaws of this Society may be amended or revised by a and audit committees. two-thirds (2/3s) affirmative vote of the Active members pres- It is therefore proposed that CDS change its Constitution ent at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for and Bylaws to reflect its governance under this new parlia- this purpose, provided that the proposed changes shall have mentary procedures publication and to remain in compliance been presented, in writing, at any regular or special meeting at with that of the ADA and the ISDS. least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the meeting at which such action is requested. Such proposed amendments or revisions PAGE 19, ARTICLE XXII. RULES OF ORDER shall be published in an official publication of this Society at Current: The current edition of Sturgis Standard Code of Par- least fifteen (15) days before the time of the meeting at which liamentary Procedure shall govern the deliberations of this such action is requested or shall have been mailed to all Active Society in all cases to which they are applicable and consis- members at least fifteen (15) days before that meeting.

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STAFF Editor: Walter F. Lamacki, DDS Director of Publications and Managing Editor: Will Conkis Publications Coordinator/Designer: Tom Long Senior Writer: Joanna Brown Editorial Assistant: Rachel Azark 10 CORRESPONDENCE & CONTRIBUTIONS Address editorial correspondence to: Chicago Dental Society CDS Review 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60611-5585 Phone: 312.836.7300 Fax: 312.836.7337 22 40 20 Email: [email protected] Dr. Lamacki’s email: [email protected] All material submitted for publishing consideration must be emailed or typewritten, not hand-written. Original Features articles published herein become the property of the A Dream fulfilled...... 10 publication. Opinions and statements expressed, We recap the 148th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. however, are those of the writer and not necessarily those of CDS. Secure transfer...... 20 ADVERTISING Joanna Brown writes about how to safely share data through the Illinois Health Information Exchange. Those interested in placing a display ad should email How will the new Illinois insurance exchange affect dentistry?....22 [email protected]______or contact one of the following Freelance reporter Leigh Page discusses the effects of the Affordable Care Act on Illinois dentists. regional offices: Fox-Chicago Getting the message...... 24 116 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654 Children, community leaders learn about the importance of good oral health on Give Kids a Smile Day. 800.440.0232, 312.644.3888, Fax: 312.644.8718 Fox-New York 347 Fifth Ave., Suite 1101, New York, NY 10016 800.826.3032, 212.725.2106, Fax: 212.779.1928 Columns Fox-Los Angeles 1445 E. Los Angeles Ave., Suite 301 President’s Perspective...... 8 Simi Valley, CA 93065 David Fulton Jr., DDS: Traverse the cliffs as a unified profession 805.522.0501, Fax: 805.522.0504 It’s the Law...... 26 Fox-Detroit John M. Green, DDS, JD: To be or not to be an owner 6765 Woodbank Dr., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 248.626.0511, Fax: 248.626.0512 From the Ground Up ...... 28 Fox-Phoenix Milly Goldstein: We’ve opened a clinic, but there is more to do 14300 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 118 Final Impressions ...... 52 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Walter F. Lamacki, DDS: Why is the ADA the organization of NO? 480.538.5021, Fax: 480.367.1110

SUBSCRIPTIONS CDS members, $17 (US/Canada); Nonmembers, $25 (US/Canada); Schools and Other Institutions, Departments $30 (US/Canada); Foreign, $45. Single copies: $5 Directory...... 4 domestic, $8 foreign; except Preliminary Program issue: Vox Pop ...... 6 $10 domestic, $20 foreign (payable in U.S. funds). @CDS.org...... 30 Circulation: 7,800. Periodicals postage paid at Access to Care...... 32 Chicago, IL, and at additional mailing offices. Going Local ...... 34 Snap Shots...... 36 Postmaster: Send address changes to: Dental Dateline...... 38 Chicago Dental Society Member Services Meeting Place...... 40 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Applicants & Deceased Members ...... 42 Chicago, IL 60611-5585 Classified Advertising ...... 43 Cover photo by Advertising Index...... 51 Andrew Campbell

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DIRECTORY

CDS Officers Contact CDS President: David Fulton Jr., 847.249.2621, [email protected]______SEND COMMENTS TO: President-elect: Richard Holba, 708.349.3637, [email protected] Chicago Dental Society Secretary : Susan Becker Doroshow, 847.677.2774, [email protected]______401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Vice President: George Zehak, 708.484.0235, [email protected] ______Chicago, IL 60611-5585 Treasurer: Phillip Fijal, 847.824.5252, [email protected][email protected] Website: www.cds.org Branch Officers ENGLEWOOD The CDS Review reserves the right to Director and Correspondent: Denise Hale, 708.599.7090, [email protected] edit or reject any letter submitted to the editor. All submissions are edited for President: Aaron Tucke, 708.423.5990, [email protected] grammar and style in accordance with KENWOOD/HYDE PARK the Associated Press Stylebook and Director: Jack Liu, 773.674.3992, [email protected] Briefing on Media Law. President: Yetta McCullom, 773.488.3738, [email protected] Correspondent: Sherece Thompson, 773.238.9777, [email protected] NORTH SIDE CDS Staff Director: Ilie Pavel, 773.739.2800, [email protected] Executive Director: President: Jun Lim, 773.794.1299, [email protected] Randall Grove Correspondent: Joshua Ries, 312.751.0026, [email protected] 312.836.7308, [email protected]

NORTH SUBURBAN Associate Executive Director: Director: Paul Kattner, 847.244.7900, [email protected] Barry Ranallo President: James Benz, 847.676.3500, [email protected] 312.836.7314, [email protected]______Correspondents: Nikisha Jodhan, 312.854.0806, [email protected]; and Ingrid Schroetter 312.372.7752, [email protected] Director of Exhibit Services: NORTHWEST SIDE Lisa Girardi Director: Thomas Schneider Jr., 773.794.1332, [email protected] ______312.836.7327, [email protected] President: Michael Biasiello, 847.825.1457, [email protected] Correspondent: Mark Spinazze, 847.255.7080, [email protected] Director of Member Services: NORTHWEST SUBURBAN Joanne Girardi 312.836.7320, [email protected] Director: Petra von Heimburg, 847.382.2832, [email protected] President: Will Perkinson, 847.255.7080, [email protected] Director of Publications: Correspondent: Angela Willox, 847.670.9020, [email protected] William Conkis SOUTH SUBURBAN 312.836.7325, [email protected]______Director: Loren Feldner, 708.349.1515, [email protected] President: LeRoy Weathersby II, 708.206.1181, [email protected] Director of Scientific Programs: Correspondent: Edward Ruiz, 708.798.8899, [email protected] Aloysius Kleszynski, DDS 312.836.7312, [email protected]______WEST SIDE Director: James Bryniarski, 773.586.9700, [email protected] Manager, Financial and Information President: Frank Orland, 708.447.2100, [email protected] Services: Correspondents: Michelle Jennings, 708.354.4545, [email protected]; and Michael Santucci, 815.621.1605, [email protected]______Mohammed Adil 312.836.7316, [email protected] WEST SUBURBAN Director: Dean Nicholas, 630.678.9090, [email protected] Manager, Mediation and Peer Review: President: Paul Kempf, 630.515.1414, [email protected] Helen Rabitoy Correspondent: Andrew Wiers, 630.369.2020, [email protected] 312.836.7331, [email protected]______

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VOX POP comments from our readers

President’s message classmates, but they are just a text, evenings and weekends, many times as phone call, email, or skype away. your associates who do not have the ben- misses mark I believe those who are closer to the efit of making our own hours while bat- I was disappointed to read our CDS end of their careers remember a time that tling our insurmountable student debt. president’s message and his concerns local/regional meetings were the appro- And for some dentists, especially females, about the lack of involvement in CDS priate place to share friendship, exchange being present at home for our young from new dentists (January/February ideas, discuss cases, and share political children takes precedence. issue). viewpoints that affect our profession. I do believe that when the younger As someone who I believe the intent of these meetings generation of dentists begins to pur- throughout dental is still to do just that. chase their own practices and/or homes school, as well as However, there are many more av- when they are more settled in their lives throughout her ca- enues now for dentists to do the same, and their communities that you will reer, has thus far but which perhaps suit a younger den- begin to “see” greater involvement, but been very actively in- tist’s lifestyle more conveniently. We can perhaps it will appear in a new way, volved, I understand email and chat online with dentists all manner or venue. his sentiments. But over the world who are more accessible I am completely energized by the after years of being than ever. newest and brightest dentists, and my involved on various CDS committees I’d We don’t have to wait for them to outlook for the profession is very en- like to share a different perspective. publish a text book or travel to give a couraged every time I meet the extraor- Times have changed, and we live lecture. dinary individuals who will lead our now more connected than ever before. I don’t believe the poor attendance of profession into the future. New dentists use technology and var- new dentists at these meetings is a lack of Perhaps the CDS needs to begin to ious media to stay current, share ideas, dedication to the profession, but more of look more into ways to bring our gener- and keep in contact. I may not “see” my a fact of life in this day and age. We work ations together instead of wagging a scolding finger.

— Victoria Rinando, DDS Volunteers needed for CDS Foundation clinic Lombard

The CDS Foundation Dental Clinic is looking for volunteer dentists and hygienists to care for patients in the new clinic, as well as oral surgeons to accept referrals. Located in Wheaton, the clinic will offer basic dental care to unin- IME explanation helps sured patients. Two full-time staff members will ensure continuity for the day-to-day opera- I just finished reading Final Impressions tions, but all care will be provided by volunteers. by Walter Lamacki (January/February) All a volunteer needs, CDS member Kevin King said, is a desire to come out concerning offering dental treatment to and help. nursing home residents using Incurred “In this situation, you’ll walk in, work, and walk out. It’s clean, professional, Medical Expense (IME). The state’s and all the patients are scheduled ahead of time. treatment of adults on Medicaid is truly “Tell us what you want to do because there’s a need for everything. Some of awful, and whatever benefits achieved in our volunteers will seek out more complex cases than they see every day. Some the short-term won’t compare to the want to work on cosmetic cases. We need it all.” mountainous obstacle it put in place for The clinic also needs in-kind donations of supplies, as well as handpieces under-served populations seeking access and small equipment. to dental care. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact the clinic at Dr. Lamacki’s explanation of IME

630.260.8530 [email protected]. was very helpful, and I will use that information should my patients require that type of payment.

— Lawrence White, DMD Chicago

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Library access available Springfield libraries, Alumni Association membership affords borrowing privi- Write to us to members of U of I leges as well. Alumni Association Dentists who have graduated from Email: [email protected] any other university may also obtain Dr. Lamacki: [email protected]______Fax: 312.836.7337 With the recent reduction in library ser- these same privileges by joining the Snail mail: See Page 4 vice announced by the American Dental University of Illinois Alumni Association; Association, some dentists have won- one does not have to be an alumnus of The CDS Review encourages readers dered about the availability of the University of Illinois to be a member. to offer comments regarding topics of medical/dental library facilities to them. A Sustaining Membership is $50 per Graduates of any University of Illi- year. A Life Membership is achieved concern to the dental profession. nois campus — Chicago, Urbana or when an individual’s gifts to the UIAA To be considered for publication, Springfield — with a Sustaining Mem- reach a total of $1,000. comments must be 200 words or fewer. bership or Life Membership in the Uni- To join the University of Illinois The CDS Review reserves the right to edit versity of Illinois Alumni Association Alumni Association, a dentist should log or reject any letter submitted. have access to the libraries at the Uni- on to www.uiaa.org, or call All submissions are edited for versity of Illinois at Chicago (Library of 312.996.8535 or 217.333.1471. grammar and style in accordance with the Health Sciences and Daley Library), at Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing Springfield (Brookens Library), and Ur- — Bruce Graham, DDS, MS, Med on Media Law. bana. At the University of Illinois at Dean, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago and the University of Illinois at College of Dentistry.

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE by David Fulton Jr., DDS

Write to Dr. Fulton at [email protected].

Traverse the cliffs as a unified profession “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves” — William Shakespeare

s the words for this Perspective roll prolifically off of climbing a sheer cliff of ice in subzero, 50 mph winds. Your my pen immediately following our government’s life depends on obeying these rules: A handling of the fiscal cliff, several notions come to Rule 1: Never climb alone. There is strength and safety in mind as we weigh the political climate of our numbers. Connect yourself to each other. Monitor the well nation with that of our profession. being of each other. Every time I pay a visit to our national wonder, the magnifi- Rule 2: Take every step with calculated accuracy. Be cent Grand Canyon, I am forever amazed at the behavior of surefooted and make each step count. Do not expend unneces- human beings. It must be something about the abrupt ending sary energy. of the flat solid ground beneath our feet or the sheer drop off of Rule 3: Should one of your climbing partners slip or fall, the edge into the canyon. Or maybe it’s the excitement one gets be sure to know how to arrest yourself to save not only when approaching what would be certain death with just one them but also you. slip. We like to take ourselves to the very edge and then back These same principles are carried out each day in your away. Every year a few unlucky individuals can’t escape the American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC) and lure of the cliff and fall to their deaths. locally through DENT-IL-PAC. It is the work of our PACs Similarly, our political leaders seem to take us to those same which binds us together, provides a unified voice to our legisla- momentous experiences as they escorted us to the edge of this tors, and supports us should we begin to fall. Through ADPAC, most recent fiscal cliff. The political backlash this has created those careful steps are taken to ensure an accurate education of with the relationships between Washington and the public are our representatives in Washington and each of our state capi- cause for great concern. The apathy generated toward the polit- tals on the issues confronting our patients and profession. ical process transcends Washington right down to the halls of If you haven’t paid your 2013 dues to DENT-IL-PAC, our organized dentistry. voice in Springfield, please do so. Now is not the time to be There is no more important time in history to be involved in disconcerted with the system. To try and manage these obsta- our profession than now — and involved with the political cles alone is both unnecessary and as risky as if I would have action committees (PACs) of our dental organizations. We are a attempted Rainier on my own. Now is the time to gear up, con- profession walking carefully along an uneven precipice with nect to one another, and negotiate these cliffs as a unified pro- sheer cliffs on every side. Whether it be third party interven- fession through the voice of our PACs. Our unified potential is tions, alternative dental healthcare providers, anti-trust repeal great, or as my ‘ole friend Willy once said: amendments, excise taxes or access to care issues: put a name to any one of these cliffs, walk to their edge, and take a look. “We know what we are, but know not what we may be” Just don’t slip. — William Shakespeare Having recently completed my second technical climb of Mount Rainier, there’s something to be learned from the rules © PHB.cz / Shutterstock Images

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NORTH SUBURBAN BRANCH Reservations NORTHWEST SUBURBAN BRANCH Priority given to branch members who register before April 26. Registration will be open to all others after May 1 on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees* North Suburban & Northwest Suburban branch members: $185 All others: $195 Includes greens fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, a chance to putt for $5,000 and many additional prizes! * Fees increase by $25 if you register after April 26 Buy a Mulligan $25 each on site Proceeds benefit the Chicago Dental Society Wednesday Foundation

May 15 8 a.m. shotgun start Green Acres Country Club 916 Dundee Rd., Northbrook

Reservations Dr. John Vickery, 847.480.9141, or Dr. Jeff Kemp, 847.255.3020

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CDS branch: Amount enclosed: $

Send checks made payable to NORTH SUBURBAN DENTAL SOCIETY to: Dr. John Vickery; 1290 Shermer Rd., Suite 3; Northbrook, IL 60062

THE 148th CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY MIDWINTER MEETING

FULFILLED

by Joanna Brown

ife was but a dream during the 148th Midwinter Meeting, 2013 FINAL ATTENDANCE when nearly 30,000 oral health professionals gathered at Dentists...... 6,799 McCormick Place West for education, exhibition and celebration of Graduate Students/Residents...... 177 their shared profession. They also found numerous opportunities for networking in and around the McCormick Place West campus. Dental Students ...... 935 Following are some of the highlights from our three-day meeting. Hygienists...... 3,891 Assistants...... 2,700 OPENING SESSION Office Personnel ...... 2,020 Participants gathered at Gate 42 for cocktails and appetizers, before boarding buses Lab Technicians...... 194 bound for the featured entertainment: a Midwinter Meeting-exclusive performance by Blue Man Group at the Briar Street Theatre. Audience members delighted in the come- Hygiene/Assistant Students...... 1,981 dy and theatrics of the blue men, but also in each other as the performers facilitated Guests ...... 1,763 audience participation throughout the show. Press...... 84 “Taking our Midwinter Meeting attendees to the Blue Man Group for our Opening Trade ...... 746 Session set the bar high for what turned out to be one of the most energetic and mem- orable series of special events in the history of the Midwinter Meeting,” reflected CDS Exhibitors...... 8,662 President David Fulton Jr. “I am glowing with pride.” TOTAL...... 29,952

Photography by Andrew Campbell and Tricia Koning. Find more 2013 Midwinter Meeting photos online at http://on.cds.org/CDSflickr.

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EXHIBIT HALL The Exhibit Hall opened to similar fan- fare Thursday morning, Feb, 21, when members of the CDS Board of Directors joined the officers, Dr. Fulton, and Mid- winter Meeting General Chair Tom Remijas and Program Chair John Kozal to cut the ribbon and welcome the first visitors to the exhibit floor. More than 600 companies exhibited at the 148th Midwinter Meeting, including 113 first-time Midwinter Meeting participants and more than 50 international companies. “The Exhibit Hall is the heartbeat of the meeting. It’s the source of all the energy, and the excitement emanates from there,” Dr. Fulton said at the time. “You’ve got to get out there to catch the fever.” Dr. Remijas explained: “The staffs are all here to help you. A lot of companies brought to our Midwinter Meeting the technical people who worked to develop and produce the products that you hear about in courses or read about in jour- nals. Here, you can immediately come to the exhibit floor and try those products out for yourself.” Beyond the shopping opportunities, visitors flocked to the Exhibit Hall for a glimpse at the Live TV Theater, where top-rated clinicians offered patient- based courses each day televised over (Top, L-R): Midwinter Meeting General Chair Tom Remijas, Cushing Award recipient Fred Margolis, big screens so that every seat in the CDS President David Fulton Jr. and Midwinter Meeting Program Chair John Kozal. house was a good one. (Left) CDS Foundation Vision Award recipient Ed Schaaf. Also in the Exhibit Hall, CDS mem- (Right) Gordon Christensen presented the distinguished lecturer award to L. Stephen Buchanan. bers stopped to submit the required paperwork at the Rebate Redemption Center, and all Midwinter Meeting cially his work with the 19-year-old Spe- “Volunteer clinics are marvelous; it’s attendees picked up the course code for cial Olympics Special Smiles program. a labor of love,” Dr. Schaaf said. “But submission to their licensing body for “It has been an honor to work with den- ‘volunteerism is not a program.’” one hour of CE credit daily. tal professionals around the world who And on Friday, L. Stephen Buchanan have common goals to improve the oral was honored in his classroom with the HONOREES health and self image of the patients we 2013 Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer With business in full swing on the third see,” Dr. Margolis said. Award for his ongoing and exceptional floor, a small crowd gathered on the Also honored was Ed Schaaf, who contributions to the Midwinter Meeting. fourth floor to honor two esteemed CDS received the CDS Foundation Vision A Midwinter Meeting participant since members for their long-running contri- Award from Communications Commit- the 1990s, Dr. Buchanan is widely butions to dentistry. tee Chair James Robinson. Dr. Robinson regarded for his embrace of technology Fred Margolis received the George H. called attention to the 52 years Dr. that aids his research and makes his Cushing Award from the CDS Commu- Schaaf worked as an advocate for the teaching of endodontics groundbreak- nications Committee in recognition of dental needs of underserved, uninsured ing. his dedication to the profession, espe- and indigent patients in Chicago.

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MENTORSHIP LUNCHEON school,” said Ashley Ginsburg, a student Graham commended the students and Mentors, dental students and pre-dental at the University of Illinois (UIC) at professionals on their participation. He students took a break from the normal Chicago College of Dentistry and legisla- lunched with students and CDS mem- Midwinter Meeting business Friday to tive coordinator for the American Stu- ber Kimberley Bolden, chair of the CDS share lunch, laughter, and bits of profes- dent Dental Association. “When we get Communications Committee. sional insight during the Mentor Lun- out on our own, having someone in our “It’s important for our students to cheon. CDS members annually network to talk with and to learn with have role models,” Dr. Graham said. volunteer to mentor interested dental will be a good thing.” “Mentors will provide advice when you and pre-dental students from Illinois’s She continued, “Networking events need it and support when you need it, three schools, and participate in social like this one are important to building a and talk about whatever comes along if events like these to further develop their network, getting to know people, talk- a student needs to call or email them.” relationships away from the operatory. ing and relating to them. There are also Dr. Bolden assured him, “You can “You can see the network of support some unique opportunities to learn.” always find time to help somebody, you’ll have when you get out of dental UIC College of Dentistry Dean Bruce because somebody made time to help us.”

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FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Dreams they were at the Chicago Hilton and Towers Friday afternoon, when CDS members and friends gathered for the annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, Dream a Little Dream: A Fashion Fantasy. Woodland fairies opened the show in gowns by Dimitra’s Bridal Couture, followed by models who offered a further peak at spring fashion. Producer Tracey Tarantino of ZZAZZ Productions said the look this season will be bold. “Yes, bold is best,” she said. “The jewel tones we saw in fall have been popped up to bold for spring: fuchsia, cobalt, emerald and seafoam.” She also encouraged ladies to “say yes to the dress,” in big black and white geometric prints, as well as stripes and polka dots. “If you’re wearing black and white, you’ve got it right,” Ms. Tarantino said. “Hemlines will rise and fall for spring. It’s ladies’ choice.” If you only buy one new item this season, Ms. Tarantino advised it be “statement jewelry, and something blue.”

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FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT Rockford natives Cheap Trick brought the crowd to its feet with an exclusive Midwin- ter Meeting performance at Park West. Performing many of the hits from its first three records that made the 1979 classic At Budokan one of the Top 20 selling live records of all time, the band tore through an electrifying 90-minute set. The performance raised money for the CDS Foundation, benefitting access to care locally and dental education. Hu-Friedy, Inc. was a contributing sponsor for the event. With trademark flare, guitarist Rick Nielsen — showing off a checkerboard crown on one of his lower back teeth — showered the audience with picks while singer Robin Zander had everyone singing along to songs like “On Top of the World,” “Southern Girls,” “Dream Police” and “I Want You to Want Me.” Midway through its set, the band invited an audience member up on stage to sing “If You Want My Love.” The show closed with “Surrender” and “Good Night,” as Rick brought out his infa- mous 5-neck checkerboard guitar for the finale.

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NEW DENTIST RECEPTION Nearly 200 new dentists gathered at the close of business Friday for laughter, conversation and cocktails – all in celebration of the 148th Midwinter Meeting. The New Dentist Reception allowed old friends to reconnect, and new friendships to take root. “We’re growing the new dentists’ network,” said Jill McMahon, a Southern Illinois University grad who has been in practice for five years. “There’s a lot of people here that I don’t recognize. It will be a good night to meet new people.” Kajal Patel, a 2012 graduate from New York, attended for the same reason. “It seemed like a great networking event, a way to meet people who are in the same place in their lives that I am.” The New Dentist Reception had long been a Midwinter Meeting staple, until the host restaurant shut down in 2007. The Chicago Dental Society Member- ship Committee brought it out of hiatus and relocated it to the McComick Place campus in time for the 2013 Midwinter Meeting. Dr. Patel especially appreciated the opportunity to network in person, and in a friendly environment. “There are lots of opportunities online, but it’s nice to do something more personal and actually interact live.” For more on the New Dentist Recep- tion, see Snap Shots, page 36.

PRESIDENT’S DINNER DANCE The 148th Midwinter closed with as much style as the opening. The Don Cagen Orchestra drew a crowd to the Dance were guests representing several York Dental Meeting, the Hinman Den- dance floor in honor of Dr. and Mrs. international dental organizations and tal Meeting, the National Dental Associ- David Fulton Jr. at the President’s Din- meetings, including The Associazione ation, the Pacific Northwest Dental ner Dance. Italiana Odontoiatri, The Asociacion Meeting, the Texas Dental Meeting, the Entertainment Chair Paul Kattner Dental Mexicana, The Asociacion Dental Star of the North Dental Meeting and welcomed several special guests. Del Distrito Federal, The Australia Den- the Yankee Dental Congress. “We sincerely hope that you have tal Association, the Federation Dentaire Also celebrating Dr. and Mrs. Fulton enjoyed A Midwinter Night’s Dream, and Internationale, the Hispanic Dental that evening were several representatives we thank you for sharing your time with Association, the APCD Sao Paulo Brazil from the American Dental Association: us the last three days,” Dr. Kattner said. Dental Meeting and the American Den- President Robert Faiella, President-elect “We hope you join us in agreeing that tal Society of Europe. Charles Norman, 4th District Trustee the Midwinter Meeting has once again Honored guests from across the Unit- Maxine Feinberg, and 8th District been a roaring success.” ed States represented the California Trustee Joseph Hagenbruch. Joining the festivities at the Dinner Dental Association, the Greater New Representing the Illinois State Dental

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Society were President J. Barry Howell, President-elect Brian Soltys, Vice Presi- dent Edward Segal, Treasurer Bradley Barnes, and Secretary Terry Barnfield.

Ms. Brown is CDS senior writer. Tom Long contributed to this report.

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Illinois Health Information transfer of patient records must provide a taxpayer ID number, federally or state- issued identity verification documents Exchange enables doctors to (such as a passport or drivers license), and a National Provider Identifier if safely share electronic data applicable. More information is available at ilhiedirect.net. by Joanna Brown “It’s creating a trust community and making sure that only the people who should be are on the system,” said Cory ecause of his work with the Health Information Exchange (ILHIE), a Verblen, communications manager for American Dental Associa- federally funded, statewide, electronic the ILHIE Direct Exchange. B tion’s Standards Committee network for sharing clinical and admin- Doctors and their staffs must register on Dental Informatics, istrative data among healthcare online prior to use, as it takes the ILHIE Chicago Dental Society member Michael providers in Illinois. ILHIE allows Direct staff two days to vet each regis- Durbin has a unique interest in new healthcare providers and professionals trant and verify the information that has technology. He’s keenly aware that the to exchange electronic health informa- been submitted. Health Insurance Portability and Account- tion in a secure environment, which Both parties who wish to exchange ability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires the helps prevent duplicate tests and proce- records must be registered for the sys- secure transfer of dental records, and dures and ensure the accuracy of pre- tem. There is an out-of-network option he’s watching to see how dentistry is scriptions and other medical orders. Of for emergency use, but the documents affected by new laws which mandate the particular importance to dentists is the to be transferred are available for only implementation of electronic health ILHIE Direct Messaging service, which two weeks. records by 2014. acts like email and allows dentists to “It’s transparent to the user that The laws weigh heavily on the ways send and receive encrypted images and there’s a difference between this and that Dr. Durbin, a Des Plaines ortho- other patient records within the bound- email,” Mr. Verblen said. “ILHIE allows dontist, communicates with oral sur- aries of HIPAA. for bigger files, among other things, that geons and other colleagues. Dr. Durbin said this program could you might need if you’re sending whole “When we send an email to someone, be an important practice tool as more patient files or detailed images that we technically don’t know who we’re offices adopt electronic health records. Yahoo or Gmail can’t handle.” sending it to; we just know there’s a “It was easy to sign up and it will be Also, he explained, sending records recipient,” he said. “We can print a paper relatively inexpensive. If we get enough on those kinds of emails systems is a copy of an image and hand it to a patient people to sign up, it could be a seamless HIPAA breach because the systems are and hope that they take it to the other transition when the laws change.” not secure and files could be intercept- doctor, but it’s not the same as sending Users of the ILHIE system only need ed. ILHIE encrypts the files in ways that a film. The whole idea behind digital Internet access to participate. However, popular email accounts do not — ways technology is to make it shareable.” use of ILHIE Direct Messaging is limited that are far more secure and comply At the recommendation of a col- to verified healthcare providers. Dentists with HIPAA. league, he registered for the Illinois or their staff members who manage the More than 1600 providers are cur-

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rently registered with ILHIE, but very direct messaging system must be self- few represent dental practices, Mr. sustaining when it is converted to a Verblen said. public-private partnership. Registration is free through June 30, There are also plans to expand the and Mr. Verblen recommended dentists ILHIE system to work with those man- register now to try using the system aged by neighboring states, so that a before they are asked to pay for privi- doctor registered with ILHIE could send leges in July. records to a specialist in Northwest The fees will be necessary, he Indiana. ILHIE works with Missouri’s explained, because the ILHIE system system, and Mr. Verblen said some was developed with a $18.5 million fed- exceptions to ILHIE policies could be eral grant to Illinois. The grant will made now for out-of-state dentists prac- expire at the end of the year, and the ticing near the Illinois border. “There is time savings, there is cost savings for the provider, and really an increase in patient care because the staff has more time to work with patients and less time on administrative work or relying on patients to carry their records to the next place. It can improve your practice immediately.”

Ms. Brown is CDS senior writer.

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qM qMqM qMqM REVIEW Previous Page | Contents |Zoom in | Zoom out | Front Cover | Search Issue | Next Page Qmags THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND® ® ® M M M M q q Qmags Qmags q © Jose Gil / Shutterstock.com q M M M M M M q q q q THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND THE WORLD’S NEWSSTAND q q (ACA). Affordable Care Act llinois’ new health insurance exchange could provide a pathway to coverage for tens of thousands of previously uninsured Illinoisans, State-based exchanges are mandated Although the exchanges must meet Most significantly, the ACA won’t Supporters and opponents of healthcare reform rallied in Los Angeles Aug. 21, 2009, overshadowing a climate change panel at UCLA with Henry Waxman (D-CA). I but it is unclear how many of them would end up sitting in a dentist’s chair. under the They are supposed to open in each state Oct. 1, and this new form of coverage would begin Jan. 1, 2014. certain federal criteria, they will vary widely from state to state. For example, while the ACA requires every state to offer children’s dental services, the package of services can vary. In Illinois, the exchange will offer orthodontia but it is likely that this benefit would be strictly controlled. More on this later. require exchanges to offer adult dental services. The Illinois exchange could offer adult dental coverage in a “stand- alone” policy, but by the end of 2012 it was not yet clear whether it would do so. And even if it did, consumers would not be obligated to buy it, according to

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the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS). KEY UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS offering of stand-alone insurance for It is also unclear how the Illinois At the end of last year, several key ques- adults. In a statement, Delta Dental said: exchange would affect reimbursements. tions still had to be resolved: “We anticipate participating but are In theory, exchanges are supposed to • Will adult dental coverage be waiting to conduct a more thorough control healthcare costs by forcing offered at all? Under federal rules, analysis once all the facts are known.” insurers to compete on price, which adult dental coverage could be offered Although children-only dental insurance could lead to a reduction in reimburse- separately on exchanges, as long as it is currently rare, most dental plans are ments. But many observers don’t think includes pediatric coverage, the Con- expected to offer it, according to the that will happen. Insurers that lower gressional Research Service reports. But National Association of Dental Plans. reimbursements risk losing participating ISDS reports that it is not clear yet • Do ACA rules on lifetime and providers and ending up with a tiny whether stand-alone adult dental cover- annual limits apply to dental cover- provider pool. age would be allowed in Illinois. age? Under the health law, insurers can • Will everyone have to buy chil- not set a lifetime limit for medical ser- HOW THE EXCHANGE dren’s dental coverage? Obviously vices and annual limits will be regulat- WILL FUNCTION not everyone needs children’s dental ed, but ISDS reports that it is unclear if By using the exchange, Illinoisans will be coverage, so should it be part of every- these limits will apply to dentistry. able to buy a package of standardized one’s basic insurance package? The U.S. benefits from many different participat- Department of Health and Human Ser- TIME IS RUNNING OUT ing insurers. While standardizing bene- vices (HHS) has ruled that children’s The Illinois exchange needs to resolve fits shuts out services like adult dental dental is “a mandated offering but not a these questions by spring, according to coverage, it is essential because con- mandated purchase,” the Washington ISDS. Insurers then work to finalize sumers will be able to directly compare Dental Service Foundation reports, but their proposed offerings, then the plans. states can set their own rules. The State exchange has to review and approve The exchange will operate through of Washington, for example, is requiring those offerings by October, when con- an official website that will function a that all consumers buy children’s dental sumers can start selecting plans. lot like Travelocity or Expedia. Instead coverage, whether or not they have chil- ISDS reports that the chief reason of booking a flight or a hotel, consumers dren. these issues haven’t been resolved is that will choose an insurance carrier and the • Will children’s orthodontia be final rules have not been issued by HHS, level of the premium, measured by covered? The state proposes to base which oversees the exchanges. bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels. children’s dental benefits on those Illinois’ failure to pass legislation to Consumers who choose a lower premi- offered by AllKids, the Illinois Medicaid administer the program may also hamper um level would sustain higher out-of- program for children; federal overseers progress. Without enabling legislation, pocket charges at the point of care. This are expected to approve that plan. the Illinois Department of Insurance would be an issue for providers, who AllKids covers a wide variety of services, must manage the exchange in partner- collect the out-of-pocket. such as root canals, maxillofacial care ship with HHS for at least the first year. Consumers don’t have to buy cover- and orthodontia, but it sets strict limits. That means HHS has to approve key age on the exchange, but they will be The AllKids website states that coverage decisions and there will be less flexibili- lured there by generous federal subsi- for orthodontia requires preapproval ty in design of the exchange. dies available only through the and must meet a score of 42 or higher exchanges. The subsidies go to people on the Modified Salzmann Index. Mr. Page is a freelance reporter specializing in earning up to 400 percent of the federal • How many insurers will partici- healthcare. Find more information on him at poverty level, which in 2011 was pate? Dental plans are waiting for clari- http://www.writestuffwizard.com. $43,560 for an individual or $89,400 fication of exchange policies, including for a family of four. In addition, small businesses meeting certain criteria would be given a 50 percent tax credit if they insured their PUBLISHED SOURCES workers through the exchange. In this Illinois preparing health insurance exchange, Illinois Times, Nov. 8, 2012 way, some Illinois dentistry practices http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-10695-illinois-preparing-health-insurance-exchange.html could become customers of the Dental Benefits in the Washington State Insurance Exchange, Institute for Oral Health, November 2012 exchanges, but it is not known how http://iohwa.org/downloads/IOH-Interview-Pickard-WDS-Exchange-Nov2012.pdf many of them would qualify, ISDS said. Potential Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Dentistry, American Dental Association, October 2012 To qualify, practices would need to have http://www.ada.org/sections/newsAndEvents/pdfs/PotentialEffectsoftheACAonDentistry_NewsStory_Final.pdf fewer than 25 employees, cover at least The Affordable Care Act and Dental Coverage in Illinois, Illinois Health Matters 2012, 50 percent of workers’ health insurance ______http://illinoishealthmatters.org/wp-content/ uploads/2012/10/IFLOSS-PPT.pdf costs, and the average annual employee AllKids Dental Services, Illinois AllKids website wage would have to be under $50,000. http://www.allkids.com/customers/find_dentist.html

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CHILDREN AND POLITICAL LEADERS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING GOOD ORAL HEALTH

by Joanna Brown

t its 11th annual Give Kids a Smile Day celebration A Feb. 5, the students and staff at the University of Illi- nois (UIC) at Chicago College of Den- tistry offered several important messages to participants. To the students from St. Malachy’s School and the El Valor social services center, who received free oral screenings and oral health education: take care of your teeth so that your whole body stays strong. And to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other local leaders: remember that oral health is a vital part of whole body wellness — and a key part of the puzzle that’s going to keep your budget in check. “There were 77,000 hospital visits in 2012 for dental-related illness,” said David Miller, Chief of the Division of Oral Health at the Illinois Department of Public Health. “When patients are seen in a hospital instead of the clinical environment, that’s taxing on all of us. The burden is on all of us and of course the system.” The image of treating dental emer- gencies in hospital settings stands in stark contrast to activities at UIC that morning. The Tooth Fairy and Mr. Molar greeted students waiting for their 8th District Trustee Joseph Hagenbruch, to care for many local residents year- turns in the dental chair, while other who was on site that morning. “More round. volunteers in brightly decorated scrubs than 5 million children will receive free “We are the largest children’s oral talked to students about improving their service this year. Every year we have health safety net in the state, and I’m oral care habits. It was sometimes hard 1,800 events like this one that we know proud that we can fulfill that role,” Dean to decipher, however, amid all the gig- about, including more than 10,000 den- Bruce Graham said. “But it creates gling coming from crowds of students tists and 40,000 auxiliary personnel. It’s tremendous strain on our operations who were clearly enjoying themselves. a wonderful thing we can all be proud and frankly on our finances.” “In 11 years, Give Kids a Smile Day of, and we owe the providers a debt of President Preckwinkle understands has become the world’s largest oral thanks.” Dr. Graham’s conundrum, as 35 percent health care charity, and the American The event at UIC is but one of those of the County’s budget is dedicated to Dental Association’s signature project as 1,800, and UIC officials acknowledged health care. She recalls being educated it relates to access to care,” said ADA their important role in providing access on the importance of oral health in

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2010 by then-Chicago Dental Society which you are a part. You can be one help her to remember why oral president the late Michael Stablein dur- healthy but so must the other people on health is important and that there is ing her campaign. the train and the people who serve you value in the dollars spent on oral health “Healthcare is not equally distributed in our restaurants.” by the county. Especially when we start in our communities. We’re looking to Cheryl Watson-Lowry, chair of CDS’s with the children, that works its way up improve a county-wide system of health Government Affairs Committee, was to the whole family.” care with direct engagement of our com- glad to have President Preckwinkle’s ear munity leaders and a coalition of stake- on Give Kids a Smile Day. Ms. Brown is CDS senior writer. holders. “Having President Preckwinkle here “As Dr. Raju (Ramanathan Raju, CEO reinforces the importance of oral health Photography by Tricia Koning. of the Cook County Health and Hospi- care. She is inundated every day with tals System) likes to say, you can only needs and budget concerns; everybody Find more photos at http://on.cds.org/CDSflickr. be as healthy as the community of needs something. But events like this

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IT’S THE LAW by John M. Green, DDS, JD

Contact Dr. Green at 312.676.5980 or [email protected].

To be or not to be an owner

ew dentists face a big decision after graduation: will But there are also disadvantages: N you purchase a practice or seek out an associate posi- • No ownership interest and, therefore, a reduced voice in tion at an existing practice? how the practice is run or how much you are paid; Given that newly minted dentists are often saddled with • Could be fired at any time; and debt, most will therefore look for a good-paying and stable • When you quit or are fired, employers typically have you associate position. Consider the following when making that sign a restrictive covenant not to compete for a certain time decision. period and within a certain geographic radius of the employer’s If you want to purchase a dental office. practice, hire an experienced A newly graduated broker who deals in the buying dentist should join The advantages of being an independent contractor are: and selling of dental practices. • Set your own hours and negotiate what you are paid; and Furthermore, talk to other den- organized dentistry, • Not subject to a restrictive covenant (if you are a true tists to learn what practices are as it provides a independent contractor). for sale and to obtain names of reputable brokers. Buying a great opportunity The disadvantages of being an independent contractor are: dental practice requires a for a young dentist • Usually pay a portion of the lab fees, staff, office overhead, detailed examination of the etc.; practice: the types of patients to talk with • No benefits; (fee-for-service, PPO, HMO, experienced • Must pay your own health, disability and malpractice public aid), number of existing insurance; and patients, the location of the colleagues who can • Not guaranteed a salary or a patient base to treat. practice, how much the practice offer sound advice grosses, the types of dental ser- PUT IT IN WRITING vices offered by the seller (is it a on a variety When entering into an associateship, a written contract is “drill-and-fill” or cosmetic den- of topics. advisable over a verbal contract (or a handshake) to avoid a tistry practice), office equip- misunderstanding and to bind the employer to certain condi- ment (used versus new), tions. financing, etc. If possible, work at the practice as an associate The following items should be considered as part of the for a few months before purchasing it to get a feel for whether associateship agreement: it is the right fit and a good investment. • Compensation arrangement usually based upon a percentage of production or a percentage of collections; ASSOCIATESHIP VS. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR • Work days and work hours; If purchasing a practice is too much of a financial stretch, then • When do you get paid (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly); consider an associateship. The first thing you’ll need to deter- • Benefits such as the number of vacation and sick days mine is whether you will be an associate (employee) or an inde- (paid versus unpaid); health, disability and malpractice insur- pendent contractor; each has its advantages and disadvantages. ance; and 401(k) plan; Being an associate has advantages: • How are the lab fees handled? Does the employer pay or is • No hassles of running the business; it shared? • Paid benefits (hopefully), such as vacation time, health • What types of patients will you be primarily treating (fee- insurance, 401(k), disability and malpractice insurance; for service, PPO, HMO or public aid); • No worry about recruiting patients, as they are provided • Do you have the right to see what is being billed out by the practice; under your name to make sure it is accurate? • A steady salary; • What is the protocol if you want to quit: how much notice • Staff, supplies, equipment and lab fees are provided by the must be given, how is the final paycheck handled, what things employer. can you take (or not take) with you, is there a restrictive

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Wondering what to do with your old patient records and other documents? Wonder no more!

covenant not to compete and, if so, what are the terms? and • If you leave the practice, is there a clause that permits the employer to take money out of your last paycheck for any of It’s spring cleaning time! The your work that has to be redone? North Suburban and Northwest Suburban DO YOUR HOMEWORK branches are here to help! Join us for It is best to work with an attorney experienced in dental employment contracts to make sure that your interests are protected. SHRED-A-THON Other things to consider during the interview with the future employer include: • Find out from the staff if there has been a lot of turnover (or turmoil); and Wednesday, May 15 • Examine the type of equipment (is it up-to-date or old- 7:30-9 a.m., Green Acres Country Club parking lot fashioned?), the charting system used, etc. In addition, it is certainly appropriate to check with the Illi- (concurrent with the Suburban Scramble Golf Outing) nois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations at www.idfpr.com to see if the employer has had any disciplinary PAPER DOCUMENTS actions taken against his/her dental license. Finally, a newly graduated dentist should join organized Simply bring your paper documents to Green Acres and unload them dentistry, as it provides a great opportunity for a young dentist onto the ShredX truck. Shredding will be done while you watch and to talk with experienced colleagues who can offer sound advice you’ll be provided with a document of destruction on site. on a variety of topics. These include the reputation of a partic- There is a six box limit per member. There is a charge of $10 per box. ular dental practice, malpractice insurance, the latest and best Make your check payable to Dent-IL-PAC. dental technology, and reputable vendors from which to pur- X-RAYS chase supplies and services. The bottom line is that a new dentist, while eager to begin X-rays will be collected inside the registration area until noon. There is working, should develop a checklist, talk to colleagues, and seek no limit on recycling X-rays. Both exposed and expired film will be out an experienced attorney in dental employment contracts to accepted. make sure the associate position is the right fit for you. Film will be securely sealed in cartons and picked up that day by B.W. Recycling, which will provide HIPAA-compliant destruction and silver reclamation. A copy of the destruction certificate will be mailed to you. Editor’s note: The above article does not constitute legal advice but is for edu- YOU MUST SEPARATE YOUR X-RAY FILM FROM PAPER PRIOR TO cational purposes only. In order to obtain legal advice, a personal consultation SHREDDING. with an attorney is required. The views expressed in this column are those of the writer and not necessarily the opinions of the Chicago Dental Society. There is no charge for X-ray disposal. Proceeds from processing will Dr. Green is a practicing dentist and defense attorney who has been represent- be donated to the CDS Foundation. ing dentists and dental specialists for 20 years. Find more information on The March 9 branch program begins at 8:30 a.m. Non-attendees, kindly Dr. Green at www.greenlawoffice.net. bring your materials for shredding after 8:30 a.m. to accommodate guests of the program. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Susan Becker Doroshow, [email protected] or 847.677.2774.

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FROM THE GROUND UP A column about the CDS Foundation. by Milly Goldstein

For more information, visit www.cdsfound.org

We’ve opened a clinic, but there is more to do

n behalf of the Chicago Dental Society Foundation, And, of course, we’ve just wrapped up the Healthy Kids it is with great pleasure that I congratulate Drs. Brush Up! campaign that put toothbrushes, toothpaste and vol- O Keith Suchy and Kevin King, the entire Board of unteer dentists in classrooms to encourage better oral hygiene Managers and all the other dedicated volunteers habits among students. Nearly 200 schools received more than who worked so hard to open the CDS Foundation Dental Clin- 56,000 toothbrushes — paid for in part by donations from our ic in Wheaton (see Access to Care, page 32). It was a tremen- CDS members and other friends of the CDS Foundation. We dous job with many hurdles to clear, but the CDS Foundation thank you for your partnership in this important project during is pleased to be your partner in addressing the access to care National Children’s Dental Health Month. issue so directly. This is an exciting time for the CDS Foundation. We have WE NEED YOUR HELP made a significant commitment to our communities. Our role with the CDS Foundation Dental Clinic is not just to raise capital, but also to develop relationships with other com- WE ARE A RESOURCE FOR GOOD munity partners that will sustain — and hopefully grow — the The formalization of our relationship with the Wheaton clinic clinic and the delivery of dentistry to the underserved in the does not supplant our commitment to the clinics and organiza- tri-county area. tions throughout Lake, Cook and DuPage counties that we I encourage you now to read more about the clinic in this have supported for the last few years. In fact, the CDS Founda- issue of the CDS Review. See if you have a few hours to spend tion is a vehicle with which chairside next month, or if you have a few extra boxes of sup- any and all access to care plies to send our way. endeavors in Chicagoland See if you have a Get online now and make a financial contribution to the can advance their missions. CDS Foundation so that we can continue to support access to Our job is to raise funds few hours to spend care and dental education in all of our communities. and be good stewards of the chairside next donations we collect, THANK YOUS through our relationships month, or if you have We owe a special thanks to those season ticketholders in the with our grant recipients. We a few extra boxes South Suburban Branch who donated their rebates to the CDS require grant recipients to Foundation. If you’d like to do the same, we’re always open at report back to us on their of supplies to send www.cdsfound.org. spending, growth, and the our way. And if you’ve already committed your time and talents to a significant positive changes clinic closer to your home, I congratulate you on this decision. they are making in the oral Tell us about it — and tell them about us! Grant applications health of those they serve. When we see flags in their reporting for 2013 will be accepted through June 1. Applications and we work with them to make improvements that benefit the more information about eligibility are available at long term health of their organizations and our community. http://on.cds.org/GrantApp I feel very strongly that these funds are used to make changes for the better. INTRODUCTION The CDS Foundation also maintains a list of dental clinics in On behalf of the CDS Foundation, I introduce our new interim our tri-county area that provide free or reduced cost care to executive director, Carolyn Van Eck. Please feel free to contact qualified patients. We hope all CDS members will use the her at 312.836.7301 or [email protected] with any ques- search tool at www.cds.org/clinics to learn more about the ser- tions or concerns. vices that are available in their communities. For patients who don’t have computer access, the CDS Ms. Goldstein is the chair of the Chicago Dental Society Foundation. She is also receptionist helps callers navigate the list by zip code, fee struc- the president of Harry J. Bosworth Company, a Skokie-based manufacturer of ture and other special considerations at 312.836.7305. dental materials.

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The modern dentist: by Stephanie Sisk just a tweet, like, or Dental fear email away It’s a tender subject, fear at the dentist’s office. That’s why I found a November news brief in the Wall Street Journal particularly interesting. In a study of Spanish families, With all the advancements in dental researchers determined that the parent who sets the stage for dental fear is Dear Old technology, we’re witnessing an evolv- Dad. ing digital age that speaks to more than Surveying 183 Madrid children and their families, the Spanish researchers reported just what’s happening inside the opera- in a review for the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry that dental fear among tory. Dentists are now embracing digital mothers and fathers breeds fear in their children. means to connect with their patients “But the strongest predictor of a child’s dental fears,” the WSJ reported, “was the outside of the office. fearfulness of the father, suggesting that kids most often take their cues from dad with As part of our 2013 member survey, respect to how much they need to worry about a dental visit.” we asked dentists to share their digital The harm (as any dentist could predict) is a fearful young patient who grows into a habits as they relate to communicating fearful adult who avoids oral healthcare. Not a good path.

with patients, and social media activity. © Everett Collection / Shutterstock Images • Dental texts: A third of the dentists surveyed said they communicate with their patients via text; 46 percent said they communicate via email. • Dentists go social: Over a third of the dentists surveyed said their practice is currently on Facebook, while 55 percent said they have a personal Facebook account. • Practicing the web: 60 percent of dentists said that their practice has a website. • Digital calendar: Nearly 20 percent of dentists offer patients the opportunity to schedule an appointment via their practice’s website. • Electronic payments: 18 percent of dentists allow patients to pay their dental bills online.

Download your 2013 Midwinter Meeting CE certificate Attendees of the 2013 Midwinter Meeting may now download CE certificates at CDS.org. Online certification for the 2013 Midwin- ter Meeting will be available through Dec. 31 at no charge to attendees. After this date, a $25 fee will be assessed for each CE certificate requested. CDS is not responsible for tracking CE for its convention attendees, nor does the Chicago Dental Society keep attendance records. However, Midwinter Meeting attendees can download their CE credits from paid courses and those F Courses for which they registered at the CDS website free of charge through Dec. 31. You will need your course numbers, CE codes and your eight- digit convention number (Example: 123456/12, found on your registration badge). There will be a $25 charge for this service per convention year for prior Midwinter Meetings.

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TWEETS ON FACEBOOK Twitter.com/Chicago_Dental Facebook.com/chicagodentalsociety The latest from the world of Midwinter Meeting posts

dentistry in 140 characters or less Posted by Glen Ellyn Dentistry Good Morning Everyone! We are happy Richard Stiles, DDS @ParksideDental to be back in the office today after Snow?!? Bah! The crusade against cavities halts for nothing! spending a long weekend downtown at Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc McCormick Place for the 2013 Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Dental Con- vention. We learned lots of new things Chicago Dental Soc @Chicago_Dental and saw many new products. We can’t Thanks for making #CDS13 a huge success! We hope everyone made it home safe, wait to share them with all our patients! and we look forward to seeing you in 2014. Have a wonderful week.

Posted by Jeffrey Hoos, DMD Gary Takacs @gary_takacs What a great dental show. Learning, @Chicago_Dental My favorite part was seeing dental friends I have known for 25+ seeing friends, and being part of a great years! An absolutely incredible Meeting! #CDS13 profession. Thank you for having me. Be proud of dentistry.

@ADANews Posted by Shirley Gutkowski More spam making the rounds http://www.ada.org/news/8275.aspx Find me learning abt new products all Retweeted by Chicago Dental Soc over the exhibit floor.

Posted by Cissy Furusho Retter Dental Care @MontrealDental Thank you Chicago Dental Society for Have you stocked your fridge with these 5 #dental superfoods? http://ow.ly/hQuj7 providing some of the supplies we used this month to reach out to schools for Children’s Dental Health Month. I had a Michael Sinkin, DDS @SinkinFeeling great time with the children in Mrs. Here's a fun one >> 10 unique dental offices from around the world Lyon’s class at St. Juliana’s School in http://soc.li/KpK4bSK Chicago.

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ACCESS TO CARE A look at challenges facing our profession.

CDSF dental clinic opens in Wheaton

by Joanna Brown

early two years after the in the coming years will be to raise capi- tion, including a Board of Managers that DuPage Community Clinic tal and create relationships with other has responsibility for clinic operations: N shuttered its dental practice, community partners to sustain and the build-out, accounting, staffing and leaving uninsured patients hopefully grow the clinic and the den- insurance, among other responsibilities. with few local options, the Chicago tistry that is provided to the community.” “Just as we all do with our own Dental Society Foundation Dental Clinic Plans for a new dental clinic began in offices, the buck stops here as far as opened just a mile down the road. The March 2011, when the DuPage Com- absorbing responsibility,” said Board of first patients were seen in February. munity Clinic announced plans to close Managers member Keith Suchy, also a The three-operatory clinic at 416 E. its dental unit. CDS took possession of past president of CDS. “We’re all scruti- Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, will provide basic dental care to uninsured patients from Cook, Lake and DuPage counties “Can you think of a professional association that is addressing — the same tri-county area served by the Chicago Dental Society — with the frightful access to care issue as directly as we are? proof of residency and income below We got frustrated to the point that we put our money 200 percent of the poverty level. “At that level, anything other than where our mouth is and opened a clinic.” emergency room care is a luxury,” said Kevin King, one of several CDS members who have worked to open the new clinic. “There’s a significant issue with the DuPage Community Clinic’s equip- nizing this as we do our own offices.” access to care at this time, and we have ment when operations ceased several Leases were signed, architects were an opportunity to help those truly in months later, and put it in storage while consulted, and in January construction need. the DuPage Community Clinic’s core of began to renovate the space. “Volunteering brought the fun back dentist volunteers developed plans to Today the volunteers are eager to to dentistry for me.” open a new clinic that would provide show off the results of this year-long CDS Foundation chair Milly Gold- care for the displaced patients, among endeavor. stein said that the new dental clinic is others. “With three operatories, a lab, X-ray the fulfillment of the foundation’s mis- “At that time, we were seeing reports room, reception area, business office sion — but it’s only the beginning. of a 160 percent increase in the number and break room, I think it is a place the “The CDS Foundation made a com- of working poor in DuPage County,” Dr. CDS membership can be proud of. Any mitment to providing access to care in King said. Volunteers worked with CDS clinician can walk in and be proud to our communities, and besides making Foundation Board members and staff to work there; our goal was to create that grants, opening a clinic is a clear way to establish the infrastructure required of kind of environment,” Dr. King said. do that,” Ms. Goldstein said. “Our focus an independent not-for-profit organiza- Two paid staff members will ensure

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continuity within the operations. An and responsibility for continuing our tion. And Ms. Goldstein reciprocated adjacent parking lot provides ample education and providing back to the with complements for the volunteers space for volunteers and patients alike, profession.” who have lead the charge to open the but the clinic is also served by a Pace Dr. Suchy agreed. clinic. bus line that begins at the Wheaton “This project has been just as com- “I applaud their commitment to the Metra station pletely all-inclusive as opening a second community. They recognized that some- “We want to be sure that families office of my own, but it’s also an exer- thing is wrong and they found a solu- who come to us never feel as if they’re cise that has been eye-opening and tion. It is our pleasure as a foundation getting charity,” Ms. Goldstein said. brings me a lot of pride,” he said. “Can to support CDS members in this way. It “Rather, they are receiving a high quality you think of a professional association makes sense, it provides access to care, of care in an environment that is the that is addressing the frightful access to and it’s helping us to do the right same as fee-for-service dentistry.” care issue as directly as we are? We got things.” Drs. King and Suchy are but two of frustrated to the point that we put our However, clinic leaders know they the many volunteers who have invested money where our mouth is and opened have a lot of fundraising yet to do. countless hours in this project, often a clinic. “We have partners in the community wondering if the next hurdle would be “There are several dentists who have and a passionate core of volunteers who the one to end their project. But Dr. long been volunteering their free time – are also donors; our partners in the den- King said small victories along the way time away from their families – for their tal trade and others we do business with kept them going. communities. Now, we’re taking more in the community; and we have our leg- “I think we kept asking ourselves, ‘is of their free time and formalizing that islators,” Dr. Suchy said. “We need to be it really needed? Is it worth doing?’ and group to form a unique partnership to ambassadors for the clinic and the CDS if it was really needed and worth doing, address these issues in our clinic,” he Foundation.” it would be a shame to walk away,” he continued. said. “As a profession I believe we hold He further spoke of pride in the clin- Ms. Brown is the CDS senior writer. ourselves to a higher standard of duty ic’s partnership with the CDS Founda-

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GOING LOCAL A look at what’s happening in our community

DR. JAMESON NAMED ACP PRESIDENT American College of Dentists inducts class of 2012 Lee Jameson, clinical profes- The American College of Dentists recently announced its 2012 Fellowship Class. The following sor of Restorative Dentistry regular and associate members of the Chicago Dental Society were inducted as part of Regency 5, at the University of Illinois at Illinois Section: Chicago (UIC) College of Terry Barnfield, Salem; Daniel Berman, Chicago; Michael Danner, Pekin; Constantine Politis, Dentistry, was named Presi- Oak Park; Philip Schefke, Willow Springs; Bradley Weiss, Evanston. dent of the American College Representing Regency 5 on the Board of Regents is Joseph Hagenbruch, of Harvard. of Prosthodontsts at its In total, 296 new fellows were inducted at the Annual Meeting and Convocation in San Fran- Annual Session in Baltimore. cisco in October. Founded in 1970, the The American College of Dentists (ACD) is the oldest major honorary organization for den- American College of Prostho- tists. Its members have exemplified excellence through outstanding leadership and exceptional dontists is an educational contributions to dentistry and society. and scientific organization UIC STUDENT NAMED began during the centennial UIC PROSTHODONTICS created to RUNNER-UP FOR of the ADA in New York City RESIDENTS EARN GRANTS represent DENTSPLY AWARD in 1959, a joint venture UIC Department of Restora- the needs UIC College of Dentistry stu- between Dentsply and the tive Dentistry residents Goth and inter- dent Marc Manos was hon- ADA. Siu and Aram Kim earned ests of ored at Dentsply Today, more than 5,000 grants from the American prostho- Lee Jameson International’s 53rd Annual students participate in this Academy of Implant Den- dontists within organized American Dental Associa- program annually, including tistry (AAID) Research Foun- dentistry, and to the public, tion/ Dentsply Student Clini- students from 36 countries. dation. by increasing awareness and cian Research Award Students present the results Dr. Siu’s grant request interest in the field. The Program and Reception. of their clinical, basic science was entitled, “Improving the American College of Prostho- “I ended up winning the or public health research. ability of the pink and white dontists’s goal is to be the second place award in the Linda Niessen, vice presi- esthetic scores in predicting global resource for all aspects Clinical Research/Public dent and chief clinical officer patient satisfaction of anteri- of the specialty. Health Category of the Pro- for Dentsply International, or implant restoration.” “My primary goals, as gram,” Mr. Manos said. “I congratulated the participat- Dr. Kim’s grant request President of the American was very honored to be able ing 55 pre-doctoral dental was entitled, “Objective and College of Prosthodontists, to represent UIC at this func- student clinicians from the subjective comparisons of will be to implement our tion.” U.S. dental schools and the abutment material effect on 2013-18 Preferred Future and Mr. Manos’s research pro- winning students from peri-implant gingival color Strategic Plan that will con- ject was “Oral Mucosal Heal- throughout the world. and perceived esthetics: nect the role of the prostho- ing: Surgical Implications “This year’s student clini- Spectrophotometric analysis dontist within the complete Regarding Corticosteroid cians enthusiastically versus patient and clinician spectrum of oral health care, Administration in Dentistry.” demonstrated their knowl- satisfaction.” further the specialty of The awards program took edge and excitement for den- Each resident was award- prosthodontics and serve the place in San Francisco dur- tal research,” she said. “Their ed a research grant of ACP membership,” Dr. Jame- ing the 2012 ADA Annual research spanned a wide $2,000. son said. Session in October. Approxi- array of topics with impor- As stipulation for the mately 70 student clinicians tant clinical outcomes for awards, if the results turn participated in the program, patients. These students have out to be publishable, manu- representing research con- much to contribute to the scripts will be given by the ducted across 36 countries. profession of dentistry and I residents to the AAID The Student Clinician look forward to seeing how Research Foundation so that Research Program (Student their careers unfold and the they can be published in the Clinician American Dental leadership paths they take.” Journal of Oral Implantology. Association or SCADA) Both Dr. Kim and Dr. Siu are

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DR. KHAN EARNS AAPF Dr. Manasse presents lecture series in China TEACHING FELLOWSHIP Robert Manasse, clinical associate professor in the Department of Orthodontics, UIC College of Saba Khan, clinical assistant Dentistry, visited China to provide lectures at universities in various cities. He was accompanied professor and program direc- by Jianjun Hao, a former resident in Orthodontics at UIC who now teaches at the University of tor in the UIC Department of Connecticut Health Center Department of Orthodontics. Periodontics, was awarded Dr. Manasse’s lecture topics were, “Awareness: When is it time for orthodon- the prestigious American tic treatment to begin?” at the University of Hong Kong; “Age appropriate treat- Academy of Periodontology ment: Dealing with crowding and creating space” at Guanghua School of Foundation (AAPF) Teaching Stomatology of Guangzhou, China; “Maxillary incisor protrusion” at the Wuhan Fellowship Award for 2012. University School of Stomatology, Wuhan, China; “Early orthodontic treat- She was nominated by the ment” at Xi’an Jiao Tong University of Xi’an, China; and “Tongue issues: The Department of Periodontics, impact of tongue thrust on orthodontic treatment” at the Fourth Military Med- and received the award at the ical University of Xi’an, China. American Academy of Peri- Robert Manasse The lectures were presented only in orthodontics departments to faculty and odontology meeting in Los master’s and PhD students. Dr. Manasse and Dr. Hao presented these three-to-four hour lectures Angeles. in English, with PowerPoint visuals. Often, Dr. Hao would explain and translate Dr. Manasse’s The AAPF Award is con- lecture in Chinese. ferred to an exceptional faculty member within his or her first three years of teach- required to present either an TYLMAN GRANT GOES TO after a root canal treatment. ing at an educational institu- abstract poster session or a UIC RESIDENT The posts and cores are often tion in the United States that table clinic at the AAID Suzie Ahn, a resident in the made of gold; with gold cur- offers periodontal training. Annual Meeting in Phoenix, UIC Department of Restora- rently selling at $1,700 per The recipient is awarded a Oct. 23-26. tive Dentistry, was awarded a ounce, dentists now have to $50,000 prize, which is $4,000 Tylman Grant from pay high overhead costs for intended to give the appli- the American Academy of gold crowns and cast gold cant some debt relief and DR. JAMALI JOINS UIC Fixed Prosthodontics. posts and cores. Economics support his or her career as DENTAL FACULTY Dr. Ahn’s research is enti- have therefore increased the an educator. Jason Jamali, DDS, MD, has tled “A Comparative Evalua- demand for crowns, posts, Dr. Khan noted that the joined the UIC College of tion of Fracture Resistance of and cores made from differ- award is a reflection upon Dentistry as a clinical assis- One-Piece Milled Chromium ent materials. the success of the College of tant professor in the Depart- Cobalt Post and Cores with Copy-milled zirconia or Dentistry. ment of Oral and Different Post and Core sys- chromium cobalt posts and “It is not just about the Maxillofacial Surgery. tems: An In-vitro Study.” cores might be the alterna- individual,” she said, “It’s the Dr. Jamali earned degrees “The primary purpose of tive dentists need. Dr. Ahn entire institution. It reflects from the University of Michi- this study,” explained Dr. will test this theory by exam- upon the College positively, gan Medical School and Ahn, “is to investigate the ining the fracture resistance and reinforces that the Col- Colombia University in New use of copy-milled chromi- found in the alternative lege is looked upon as an York. He recently completed um cobalt posts and cores materials. advocate of young educators his postgraduate residency and an alternative to cast- “I am honored to have and upcoming leaders.” program in oral and maxillo- gold posts and cores by been selected to receive the facial surgery at the Universi- examining fracture resis- Tylman research grant,” said ty of Michigan. tance. However, in the Dr. Ahn. “Receiving a grant Dr. Jamali’s clinical inter- process, we will also generate from an organization that is ests include dental implan- some data on fracture resis- so prominently recognized tology, maxillofacial trauma, tance of milled zirconia posts within our field is a reflection craniofacial reconstruction, and cores.” of the Prosthodontics Depart- and orthognathic surgery. Posts and cores are ment’s strong commitment to important to restoring an being leaders in shaping the adequate coronal structure future of dentistry.”

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SNAP SHOTS Profiles of people in our profession NEW Dentist Reception makes a Midwinter return

by Joanna Brown

early 200 new dentists gathered at the close of busi- Data Storage; Netsertive, Inc.; and Southpoint Insurance ness Friday for laughter, conversation and cocktails Agency sponsored the event. N— all in celebration of the 148th Midwinter Meet- Dr. Patel especially appreciated the opportunity to network ing. The New Dentist Reception allowed old friends in person, and in friendly environment. to reconnect, and new friendships to take root. “There are lots of opportunities online, but it’s nice to do “We’re growing the new dentists’ network,” said Jill McMa- something more personal and actually interact live.” hon, a Southern Illinois University grad who has been in prac- Texas dentists Chung-Lei Kao and Molie Xu were eager to tice for five years. “There’s a lot of people here that I don’t meet up with their classmates from Case Western Reserve Uni- recognize. It will be a good night to meet new people.” versity. Dr. Kao posted on her Facebook page that she pur- Kajal Patel, a 2012 graduate from New York, attended for chased tickets when she registered for the Midwinter Meeting, the same reason. “It seemed like a great networking event, a and many of her classmates responded that they would meet way to meet people who are in the same place in their lives that her there. I am.” “This is great place for a group to get together to meet and The New Dentist Reception had long been a Midwinter catch up,” she said. Meeting staple, until the host restaurant shut down in 2007. Connie Hunt, of Indianapolis, and Danielle Smart, of Mary- The Chicago Dental Society Membership Committee brought it land, did just that at the New Dentist Reception. They got to be out of hiatus and relocated it to the McComick Place campus in friends during their residencies at Nashville’s Meharry Medical time for the 2013 Midwinter Meeting. Aspen Dental; Central College. “We’ve been at the conference all day. Why not stay and be social and have a few appetizers?” Dr. Hunt said.

Ms. Brown is CDS senior writer. Photography by Tricia Koning. Find more photos at http://on.cds.org/CDSflickr.

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DENTAL DATELINE Provided by your Chicago Dental Society member dentists. Photo courtesy of Randall Grove.

U.S Army Second Bombardment Division Liberators, Grand Island, NE, 1943

“A lot of the kids returning from VA Dentistry provides benefits service — I would guess 40 percent — are not aware of the benefits available to to new and older veterans them,” said Chicago dentist and army veteran Mark Weiman, a member of mong the many affairs that Age also increases the likelihood of Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford’s returning veterans have to oral health problems. Older veterans Veteran Advisory Board. “They may A attend to is their health — tend to take more medications, many of have been exposed to Agent Orange or including their oral health. which cause dry mouth. Dry mouth asbestos on ships, and both affect oral “We know there is a higher incidence increases the risk of tooth decay health.” of smoking and diabetes in the veteran because it decreases the protective Dental benefits include a wide range population,” Dr. Elizabeth Nunez, properties of saliva. of services for eligible veterans. Services director of the Dental Education Dr. Nunez also sees a lot of oral can- offered by VA Dentistry include: Program in the Department of Veterans cer lesions in her patients. “The good • Regularly scheduled cleanings and Affairs (VA) Office of Dentistry and an news is that we work as an integrated X-rays. Army veteran, reported at team in the VA,” Dr. Nunez said. “If a • Restorative procedures such as fill- www.myhealth.va.gov. primary care provider first identifies a ings, crowns and bridges. Both of these are risk factors for poor lesion, he or she can notify a dentist, • Comfortable, well-fitting dentures. oral health. Smoking can lead to an who can step in and help.” • Oral surgery such as tooth extrac- increased risk for gum disease, a leading Dental benefits are provided by the tions. cause of tooth loss and sensitivity. Apart Department of Veterans Affairs according • Oral and facial reconstruction sur- from causing bad breath and stained to law. In some instances, the VA is gery resulting from trauma or serious teeth, smoking also delays healing after authorized to provide extensive dental illness. a tooth is removed or other oral surgery. care, while in other cases treatment may Research has demonstrated a link be limited; the eligibility for outpatient For more information about eligibility for VA dental between diabetes and gum disease, so dental care is not the same as for most benefits or locating the VA dental clinic closest to diabetic veterans should be extra atten- other VA medical benefits and is catego- your home, contact the VA at 877.222.8387 or tive to their oral care. rized into classes. www.va.gov/dental.

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Wednesday May 22 Old Oak Country Club 14200 PARKER RD., HOMER GLEN (View the course at www.oldoakcc.com) TEE OFF: 8 a.m. shotgun start (7 a.m. registration)

REGISTRATION: Early Birdie Fee: $100/player (If you register by May 8) Bogie Fee: $125/player (If you register after May 8) Includes: • Golf cart rental • Mesquite BBQ lunch • Prizes for everyone

RSVP by May 8 Send a check payable to WEST SUBURBAN DENTAL SOCIETY and the names in your foursome to: Dr. Mark Ploskonka, 1818 Kelly Ct., Darien, IL 60561

Name: Foursome:

Office address:

Office phone:

For more information, please call Dr. Ploskonka @ 630.926.3920.

MEETING PLACE Dental meetings and CE opportunities

April 24 CDS Regional Meeting March

Suzanne Bozwell: Practice Management 26: Dental Arts Club 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Timothy Caruso, DDS: RA Primer on Posture: Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace Sit Up Straight, Mom Was Right, Don’t Be a Slouch! Alpine Banquet Haus, 11141 W. Roosevelt CDS designates Regional Meetings for 5 continuing education credits. Regional Meetings Rd., Westchester. 6:30-10:30 p.m. For information, are free to all CDS members and their auxiliaries, as well as dental hygienist members email Daniela Brzozowski, DDS, at

of the Illinois State Dental Society. [email protected].

A $250 fee is charged to dentists and their staffs who are not CDS members, which may be applied to membership for the current year. Advance registration is not required, but CDS encourages you to register April online in advance at http://on.cds.org/regional. 2: Kenwood/Hyde Park Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing: Social CDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to Media: Use It or Lose Out. Norman’s Bistro, assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does 1001 E. 43rd St., Chicago. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.; not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m. For information, boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA contact Jason Grinter, 815.600.9022 or

CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. [email protected].

2: Northwest Side Branch Study clubs (Installation of Officers) Mark Lingen, DDS, PhD: Recent Advances in the Detection and Prevention Central Lake County Dental Study Club of Oral Cancer. Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Meets third Tuesday of every month at noon, January-November, Grandma V’s Pancakes, Higgins Rd., Rosemont. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.; 10 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein. For information, contact Paul Showers, 847.816.3636. Dinner: 7 p.m., Program: 8 p.m. For information, Chicago Aesthetic Masters, a Hornbrook Group Study Club contact Richard Stiles, 847.299.4811 or Meets monthly, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the office of Sheldon Seidman, 410 N. Michigan Ave., [email protected]. Suite 1014, Chicago. For information, call 312.644.4321 or email [email protected]. Chicago Dental Study Club 9: Englewood Branch For information, visit www.chicagodentalstudyclub.com or call Forrest Tower, 708.423.0610. Chris Dill, CFA: The Challenges of Investing for Newcomers are free. Please RSVP. Retirement in a Low Interest Rate Environment. Greater Evanston Dentists Association Francesca's Vicinato, 12960 S. LaGrange Rd., Meets first Monday of every month, noon-1 p.m., Gio Restaurant, 1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Palos Park. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner and Program: For information, contact Roger Nouneh, 847.475.7754. 7 p.m. For information, contact Ammar Adam,

Uptown Dental Forum 708.425.5290 or [email protected]. Meets every Friday, 12:30-2 p.m., Via Veneto Restaurant, 6340 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Academy of General Dentistry sponsorship approved. For information, contact Steven Pearl, 773.262.4544. 9: Northwest Suburban Branch Waukegan Dental Study Group Installation of Officers. Makray Memorial Golf Club, Semi-monthly meeting, noon-2 p.m., Waukegan Ramada, 200 Green Bay Rd., Waukegan. 1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Cocktails: For information, contact Robert Stanuch, 847.336.8080, or Ellis Neiburger, 847.244.0292. 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m. For information, contact

Ahmed El-Maghraby, [email protected]______or 847.618.5573.

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Submit your information using our online form at http://on.cds.org/MyEvent or fax it to 312.836.7337. Include the following: subject, date, time, location and speaker’s name and degree, as well as the name and phone or email of your contact person. All information must be submitted in writing. The editor reserves the right to edit material for space and style.

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9: South Suburban Branch May 22: West Side & West Suburban branches (Clinic Night) Megan Ratliff, DDS, MS: Soft Tissue Annual Golf Outing. Old Oak Country Club, 14200 Grafting and Root Coverage Success Stories. Bal- 4: Englewood Branch Parker Rd., Homer Glenn. 8 a.m. shotgun start. agio Restaurant, 17501 Dixie Hwy., Homewood. Installation of Officers. Weber Grill, 2331 Fountain Includes golf cart rental, BBQ lunch and prizes. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m. Square Dr., Lombard. For information, contact Limited to 72 players. First-come, first-served.

For information, contact Patricia Castor, Brian Karshen at [email protected]______. $100 Early Birdie Fee (if registered by May 8);

708.849.8627 or [email protected]. $125 Bogie Fee (after May 8). RSVP to Mark 7: Kenwood/Hyde Park Ploskonka at [email protected] or 9: West Side Branch Installation of Officers. Norman’s Bistro, 1001 E. 630.926.3920. Organizational meeting. Barclay's American Grille 43rd St., Chicago. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.; Dinner: at the Carleton of Oak Park, 1110 Pleasant St., Oak 7 p.m. For information, contact Jason Grinter,

Park. Cocktails: 6:15 p.m.; Dinner and Program: 7 815.600.9022 or [email protected]. June p.m. For information, contact Frederick Orendach,

773.586.6622 or [email protected]. 15: North Side & Northwest Suburban branches 5: Englewood Branch Suburban Scramble 2013 Golf Outing/Shred-A- Annual Golf Outing. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, 9: West Suburban Branch Thon. Green Acres Country Club, 916 Dundee Rd., Course 2, 12294 Archer Ave., Lemont. Brock Rondeau, DDS: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Northbrook. 8 a.m. shotgun start, includes greens 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Fees: Golf, cart and din- and Snoring. Maggiano’s Little Italy, 1847 Freedom fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch and prizes. RSVP: ner: $103/player; Golf and cart only: $60/player; Dr., Naperville. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; John Vickery, 847.480.9141, or Jeff Kemp, Dinner only: $43/person (at 6 p.m.) Program: 7:45 p.m. For information, contact John 847.255.3020. Shred-a-thon: 7:30 - 9 a.m. RSVP by May 22. Email Michael Meehan at

Milgram, 630.922.0005 or [email protected]. Paper documents and X-rays will be collected. [email protected], call 708.448.3131 or fax 708.448.3412. 20: North Suburban Branch Installation of Officers. Green Acres Country Club, 916 Dundee Rd., Northbrook. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m. For information, contact Benjamin

LoGiudice, [email protected]______or 847.945.6700.

27: Illinois Sleep Society Sleep Conference 2013. Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. On-site registration begins at 7 a.m. For courses and speakers’ information, and to register, visit www.illinoissleepsociety.org.

28: North Side Branch Installation of Officers. Sayat Nova, 157 E. Ohio St., Chicago. 3 - 7 p.m. For information, contact Agata

Skiba, 773.294.3869 or [email protected].

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APPLICANTS & DECEASED MEMBERS

APPLICANTS Kontos, John Woiseyschlaeger, Chi Al-Azzawi, Bushra Loyola University School of Dentistry, 1986 Howard University College of Dentistry, 2011 International Dental School, 1998 2340 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago 200 W. Lake St., Addison 205 W. Moreland Dr., Wilmette North Side Branch West Suburban Branch North Side Branch Letrero, Tricia Zoeteman, Michelle Bareket, Simona Meharry Medical College, 2004 Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1999 University of Illinois College of Dentistry, 2007 18612 W. Point Dr., Tinley Park 605 E. 170th St., South Holland 904 Dorset Dr., Northbrook North Side Branch South Suburban Branch North Suburban Branch Naayem, Houda DECEASED MEMBERS Crystal, Howard Northwestern University Dental School, 1992 University of Illinois College of Dentistry, 1978 240 E. Illinois Ave., Chicago Alton, Arthur Jr. 528 W. Barry Ave., Chicago Northwest Side Branch Howard University College of Dentistry, 1963 North Side Branch 1804 W. 107th St., Chicago Nasreen, Taiba Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch Cummings, Marloin International Dental School, 1979 Died Jan. 3. Meharry Medical College, 2002 Ace Dental Center Tinley Park 121 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard Liszkowski, Melvin South Suburban Branch West Suburban Branch Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1969 7 Danada Dr., Wheaton Jafri, Ambreen Ryan, Michael West Suburban Branch International Dental School, 2005 University of Illinois College of Dentistry, 1990 Died Jan. 26. 37 Lake Adalyn Dr., Barrington 17061 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park Northwest Suburban Branch South Suburban Branch Smulson, Marshall Loyola University School of Dentistry, 1950 Khaira, Harjinder Weitz, Lauren 8975 W. Golf Rd., Niles Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1997 Marquette University School of Dentistry, 2005 North Suburban Branch 478 W. Lake St., Roselle 101 Amherst Dr., Bartlett Died Jan. 6. West Suburban Branch Northwest Suburban Branch

LOOKING FOR A DENTAL HYGIENIST? Dental Careers Forum connects dentists with dental hygienists

We’ve made the job of looking for a dental hygienist or dental assistant easier. The CDS online Dental Careers Forum is the place to start your search. CDS offers this service FREE to member dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. CDS members may post positions available; dental hygienists and dental assistants seeking jobs may post their résumés; and each may browse the other’s postings. It is a great way to connect the job seekers with the job posters. To get started, visit http://on.cds.org/careers.

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CLASSIFIED ADS Place your ad online at CDS.org

DEADLINES For Rent REDUCE YOUR OVERHEAD EXPENSES May/June...... April 10, 2013 July/August ...... June 11, 2013 DENTAL OFFICE FOR RENT: Newly equipped, LOOKING TO SPACE SHARE September/October ...... August 2, 2013 with new digital X-rays and camera. Address: General dentist looking to share space November...... September 2, 2013 9219 N. Waukegan Rd., Morton Grove, IL 60053. with established practice in the south- December ...... November 1, 2013 Please call 847.470.0905. west suburbs. I will pay fee for use of January/February ...... December 10, 2013 facility and major equipment. March/April...... February 3, 2014 RARE OPPORTUNITY — GOLD COAST DENTAL Please email [email protected]______. All advertisements, changes and extensions must office: 4,800 square feet (can be divided). be submitted in writing. No ads, changes or confirmations will be taken by phone. Although Street level space with high visibility. Fully built every effort is made to place ads received after the with high-end finishes. Plumbed operatories. Space Sharing deadline in a specific issue, we cannot guarantee Spacious lab, kitchen, reception, restrooms. that late advertising will appear in the issue Two entrances. Connected parking. In the heart SPACE SHARING: Ideal situation for dentist to requested. The ad will appear in the following issue. of the Gold Coast. Please call Peter Beatrice at share space in our state-of-the-art Oak Lawn 312.981.0540 or email at office. Six operatories, two-three days a week in PAYMENT [email protected]. addition to two Saturdays a month with no overlap Advance payment must accompany your ad. Make checks payable to Chicago Dental Society. of hours. Equipment includes Pano sterilizer, devel- OAK BROOK AREA: Excellent location for dentist oper, spacious lab, digital X-rays, electric hand RATES or dental specialist. Modern building with atrium, pieces and sterilization area. This is a great oppor- Standard Classified: $95 for the first 30 words 1,100 and 3,000 square feet available. Landlord tunity to cut your overhead. Call 708.423.1417. plus $2 for each additional word. will assist in build-out and remodeling cost. Call Display Classified: $115 per column inch. 630.279.5577 or visit http://galleryoffices.com. SPACE SHARING/SATELLITE OFFICE: Beautiful Minimum ad size is one column inch. downtown GP office with ideal location, six state- Premium Standard Classified: $105 for the DOWNTOWN ELMHURST: Suites for rent from of-the-art operatories, 2000+ square feet. Perfect first 30 words plus $2 per each additional word. Member discount: CDS members are entitled to a 781-2,400 square feet in well-established, busy opportunity for suburban practice needing down- 10% discount. Your CDS membership number must professional building with great parking in an town presence, downtown practice wanting to be provided as proof of membership when placing excellent dental community. Call Prudential Realty decrease overhead, or specialist/GP starting their the classified ad to qualify. (Mickey) 630.279.9500. own practice. Inquiries: 312.943.4376 or Changes or edits to ads: $10 per ad for any edit or change that an advertiser asks CDS to make [email protected]. prior to the ad’s expiration. DOWNTOWN WINNETKA PROFESSIONAL Center: Approximately 1,000 square feet. Large shared NORTHBROOK SPACE SHARE: Beautiful, fully- PRACTICES FOR SALE reception area, three operatories and private remodeled, two-op dental office in downtown Dental practices listed for sale within this section of office. Excellent satellite office opportunity. Call Northbrook. Fully computerized ops. Ideal as satel- the CDS Review are limited to practices that are 847.446.0970. lite office for GP or specialist. Call 847.738.8353 being sold either by a dentist or a management for details. company hired by the dentist to sell the practice. OFFICE WANTED TO LEASE OR SHARE: Dental Ads from all others may not be accepted. office wanted to lease or share in northwest Indi- BEAUTIFUL AND MODERN OFFICE AVAILABLE ana (Griffith, East Chicago, Highland, Merrillville, TO SHARE: 3,000 square feet, high-tech, modern REPLY BOX NUMBERS Gary, Dyer, or Schererville). Call 219.887.0104, finishes, gorgeous reception, new equipment. For an additional $30, CDS will issue a confidential reply box number for your ad. These numbers [email protected]. Located in a busy Roscoe Village strip mall. Perfect ensure the privacy of our advertisers. All unopened for a specialist looking to establish presence. Call responses are mailed to the advertiser weekly. NAPERVILLE: 2,000 square foot dental suite in a 312.217.2223 or email [email protected]______. Address your replies to CDS Review reply box medical/dental office building located next to number ads as follows: Edward Hospital. Great location and opportunity to SPACE SHARING: Michigan Avenue office over- Box Number establish a thriving dental practice. Call looking Millenium Park and near transportation. Classified Advertising 630.420.7444. Great for satellite office, part-time, retiring, starting Chicago Dental Society dentist or dentist looking to decrease overhead. 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60611 DENTAL OFFICE FOR RENT: Park Ridge dental Please reply to [email protected]______. office. Established dental office for lease in Park Although CDS believes that advertisements Ridge. 1,300 square feet, three exam rooms, sterili- SPACE SHARING NEEDED: General dentist looking published in the CDS Review are from reputable sources, CDS neither investigates the offers nor zation room, lab, office, reception and waiting area, to share space or time share with practice in assumes responsibility for them. CDS reserves the and ample parking. To inquire, please contact Naperville. Please email [email protected] right to edit, decline, accept and withdraw James at 773.685.6060 or [email protected]. or call or text 630.935.0268. advertisements at its discretion.

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ORTHODONTIST WANTED: Excellent start-up or PROSTHODONTIST FOR HIRE ORAL SURGEON: Great opportunity for an oral satellite office opportunity. Share space with an Recent prosthodontist grad seeking associate surgeon to join our endo-perio practice (Chicago opportunity in prosthodontic/prosthodontic- established general dentist with 21 years at the north side). Please send your résumé to focused practice, ideally with future partner same location. New state-of-the-art facility, gor- option. Extensive experience in implant surgery, [email protected]______. geous build-out. See photos at including immediate placement. [email protected] or 734.276.9804. www.smilesroselle.com. Inquire at 630.582.7600 or GENERAL DENTIST: North side, community-based [email protected]______. Let’s help each other grow. dental group has position available for personable Opportunities general dentist with skills and interest in treating SPACE SHARING: Beautiful east Lakeview Chicago oral surgery patients. Very busy practice with GP office, 30 years established, 2,000 square feet. PEDIATRIC DENTIST: Career for pediatric dentist excellent earning potential. Please send CV to Available for space share/rent. Ideal for general in a multi-specialty dental practice available. A [email protected]. dentist starting their own practice. Interested in large practice in the Aurora/Naperville area has an orthodontist, periodontist, oral surgeon integrating opportunity for a pediatric dentist. The pediatric GENERAL DENTIST: Family Dental Care. Full- or into practice. Contact [email protected]______. dentist will provide dental care for infants children part-time. Several of our associates have become and adolescents. They should be comfortable partners. Come and talk to them. Very high income Positions Wanted working with young patients and enjoy providing potential. Specialists on staff. Currently four loca- excellent patient care to children in a loving, com- tions and growing. 95 percent fee-for-service. No SEEKING PART-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION: Four forting way. The parents in our practice are equally Public Aid. 773.978.7801 (ask for Irene or Laura) or plus years of private practice experience looking as important and must have a full understanding of email [email protected]. for part-time work two-three days/week in north- the treatment being provided to their child. Please www.familydentalcare.com

ern/western suburbs or North Shore. IV sedation send CV to [email protected]. experience. 847.242.1658 (voicemail). CHICAGO-BASED GROUP PRACTICE has position SCHOOL DENTIST NEEDED: Dentist needed for for enthusiastic, personable individual with IV school-based dental sealant program in sedation experience. The ability to grow with a LaSalle/Henry County Mondays and Fridays. quality-oriented group of general dentists and spe- Exams only. $500-$600 plus/day. Please fax cialists. Excellent compensation. Please respond to

résumé to 708.226.0248. [email protected].

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ASSOCIATE DENTIST: West suburban office looking for patient-oriented and motivated pediatric/ orthodontist. Experience preferred. Please send

your résumé to [email protected]______.

ORAL SURGEON WANTED: Busy implant practice with locations in downtown Chicago and northwest Indiana is looking for an oral surgeon to join our team. Our practice does a lot of wisdom teeth extractions, immediate placement of implants and all on four surgeries. We are looking for an oral surgeon for both our Chicago and northwest Indi- ana locations. Excellent compensation. If this person is you, please send your résumé to

[email protected]. Thanks!

GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: General dentist

needed for busy, multiple location practice in ______northwest Indiana. Excellent staff. Part-time position leading to a full-time position. PA, PPO patients. Compensation will be based on collec-

tions. Email résumé to [email protected].

GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Dental practice in Palatine. Looking for a motivated dentist for a part- time position. The office is paperless and uses Eaglesoft, experience with the program is appreci-

ated. The dental office offers rotary root canals, ______surgical extractions, restoration of implants and general dentistry. Please email your résumé to

[email protected] or fax it to 847.967.7060. GENERAL DENTISTS NEEDED: State-of-the-art ORAL SURGEON NEEDED: Webster Dental Care is POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP: Well-established doctor medical and urgent care center with a five-room seeking an oral surgeon to join our team at our is looking for an experienced dental associate for dental office looking for dentists to join. Contact Portage Park and Skokie offices, one day per week.

future partnership. You must have at least three [email protected]______or 773.353.5047. Contact Dr. Rempas at [email protected]. years of private practice experience. Molar endo will be a big plus for the right applicant. This is an PERIODONTIST WANTED: Practice in Elk Grove Vil- PEDODONTIST WANTED: Extremely busy north- extremely active practice in an upscale neighbor- lage is in need of a periodontist with high standards west Indiana practice is in need of a part-time hood, western suburbs. You have to respond with and good people skills. Needs to have a minimum pedodontist or general dentist who is proficient in a cover letter and a complete resume. We will be of two years of experience and be proficient in pedo. Please email your CV and résumé to considering all applicants and checking their refer- periodontics. Position is for one-two days/month. [email protected]. ences prior to making appointments. Reply to Services needed include implant placement, open-

[email protected]. flap debridement, CT grafting. Compensation based DENTIST FOR DOWNERS GROVE: We are looking on percentage of production. Please send your for a doctor to come and work in our practice. We GENERAL DENTIST: Full-time/part-time dentist résumé to [email protected]. have a thriving practice and we need help. We are needed for our Elgin office. Compensation based on creating a great opportunity for someone who production with guaranteed base pay. Great work PART-TIME ASSOCIATE — VERNON HILLS: wants to treat people. We'll handle the marketing, environment. Friendly staff. Digital charting and Primarily to do vacation coverage one-two weeks new patient generating and management hassle.

X-rays. Email résumé to [email protected]______or at a time. Flexible arrangements possible to meet We offer great income and great working condi- fax to 847.701.2740. your needs also. Contact [email protected]______. tions. We think we have it all. If you are interested,

simply reply to [email protected]______with your résumé GENERAL DENTIST — CHICAGO: Growing south ENDODONTIST NEEDED: We are an established and CV. side practice looking for general dentists. Experi- multi-specialty dental office located in downtown ence preferred. FFS, PPO, AllKids. Excellent com- Chicago looking for an endodontist to join our GP FOR HINSDALE OFFICE: Join GP to grow pensation potential. Email résumé to team. This position is for one day a week. Please existing practice. Must know Hinsdale is where you [email protected]______or fax to email your CV and résumé to want your primary practice to be. Future buy-in.

773.375.9018. [email protected]______. Fax CV to 630.323.9545.

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PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT MICHIGAN (KALAMAZOO): Fee-for-service con- DENTAL ASSOCIATE WANTED for well established, Keep your revenue stream open wide dur- temporary boutique dental practice, focusing on progressive dental practice in the southwest sub- ing maternity, disability or personal leave. family, cosmetic/esthetic, contemporary, implant urbs. Competitive compensation, highly trained staff, We know how. Since 1996. and reconstruction dentistry, seeking dentist lead- state-of-the-art equipment. Please submit CV to www.doctorsperdiem.com ing to buy-in/buy-out. Our practice was established 815.483.2298. in 1978, currently with 1,940 active patients. Our Looking for a rewarding facility is 2,300 square feet with seven operatories. EXPERIENCED GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED We have recently remodeled with digital X-ray for very busy, friendly, family-oriented, digital office ASSOCIATESHIP? including PanX. Our current staff consists of two located in Lindenhurst. Part-time, two-three days, hygienists; two assistants with expanded functions; flexible. Must be available for some evenings and Offices in Chicago, southwest, one scheduling coordinator; one financial coordina- Saturdays. Please email résumé to far north, and west suburbs. Our tor; one office manager. Our modern, high-tech [email protected]. valued dentists earn on average office is located in Kalamazoo. A small metropolitan $230,000/year with benefits. area, Kalamazoo is well known for its diverse and GENERAL DENTIST: Our busy office in Belvidere New grads encouraged. extensive business base, arts, thriving entertain- needs a full-time/part-time general dentist. Great We have full-time, part-time and ment district, higher education opportunities (Kala- working environment, digital X-rays, trained staff. mazoo College, Western Michigan University and Phenomenal income potential as compensation is Saturday-only schedules available. Kalamazoo Valley Community College) and the Kala- based on production. Our doctors on average CALL: 312.274.4524 mazoo Promise. Located midway between Chicago make $750-$1,500 per day. Accepting and Detroit, Kalamazoo is surrounded by inland FFS/PPO/Medicaid/AllKids. EMAIL: [email protected]______FAX: CV to 312.944.9499 lakes and 35 minutes to the beautiful Lake Michigan [email protected]______. Fax 630.428.2182. shoreline. Minimum of one-year post graduation experience is required. Visit our website ORAL SURGEON ONE DAY PER WEEK LOMBARD: DENTAL DREAMS DESIRES MOTIVATED, quality- www.magnusondentaldesign.com. Please send CV Our well-established, multi-discipline group practice

oriented associate dentists for its offices in Chicago to [email protected]______. needs to add an additional ACLS certified licensed and suburbs, LA, MA, MD, MI, NM, PA, SC, TX and oral surgeon one day per week to staff our office in VA. We provide quality general family dentistry in a GENERAL DENTIST: Dental office in western sub- Lombard. Duties would include all phases of oral technologically advanced setting. Our valued dentists urbs looking for part-time general dentist one-two surgery practice including implant placement and earn on average $230,000/year plus benefits. New days per week. Digital X-ray, CT scan, paperless support for the GPs, pediatric dentists, orthodontist grads encouraged, great place to start your career. office. Experience preferred. Saturday needed as and periodontist on staff. Join our talented and

We have full-time, part-time and Saturday-only well. Please email résumé to [email protected]______. experienced staff of general practitioners and spe- schedules available. Call 312.274.4524, email cialists, practice in a state-of-the-art office with a

[email protected]______, or fax CV to 312.944.9499. PEDIATRIC DENTIST NEEDED for multi-location well-trained staff and appreciative patients, and group practices. Please email résumé to enjoy the camaraderie of enthusiastic and gifted

GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Webster Dental Care [email protected]. practitioners. For more information please send is growing and we need a family-oriented general your CV and references to Dr. Robert Hurdle at dentist for our Mundelien office, Monday, Friday and FULL-TIME/PART-TIME EXPERIENCED orthodontic [email protected]. Saturday. Contact Dr. Rempas at assistant needed in Chicago office location. Treating

[email protected]______. children of all ages and adults. Experience is a PART-TIME ORAL SURGEON NEEDED: Two days must. Please email your résumé to [email protected]______. per month to start for new specialty practice in PART-TIME/FULL-TIME DENTISTS NEEDED for South Holland. This is a great opportunity to be Chicago area dental clinics. Convenient locations GENERAL DENTIST: Family Dental Care. Full- or involved in the ground floor planning. Good referral from the city. Base salary and percentage of pro- part-time. Several of our associates have become base. Closest surgical office is over six miles away. ductivity. Good supporting staff. Work comfortably partners. Come and talk to them. Very high income Email résumé/CV to Mary at while making $200,000 annually. Patient base and potential. Specialists on staff. Currently four loca- [email protected]______. fairly new dental equipment. For foreign-trained tions and growing. 95 percent fee-for-service. No dentists, we can sponsor visa status change and Public Aid. 773.978.7801 (ask for Irene or Laura) or GENERAL DENTIST: Established, progressive den-

permanent residency. Please email résumé to email [email protected]. tal practice looking for a part-time/full-time dentist. [email protected]______. www.familydentalcare.com. Excellent compensation, state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained staff. Unlimited income GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: Established general GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED: General dentist potential. Submit CV to 815.483.2298. practice looking for part-time dentist in two loca- needed for busy, modern, fully digital office located tions Elgin and Naperville. Must be comfortable in northwestern suburb. Excellent staff. Preferred ASSOCIATE DENTIST: West suburban mainly with most aspects of dentistry and available one three days a week for temporary to permanent PPO/FFS digital office looking for patient-oriented evening a week and two Saturdays a month. position. Accepting PA, PPO and FFS patients. and motivated general dentist for three days/week. Unlimited income potential, great working environ- Compensation based on percentage of production. Experience preferred. Please send your résumé to

ment. Send résumé to [email protected]______. Please email résumé to [email protected]. [email protected]______.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR FULL-/PART-TIME DENTIST NEEDED: Personable dentist needed for DENTIST WANTED: Busy office in the heart of general dentist: Monday-Friday for a Chicago prac- far north suburban Chicago area. Fee-for-service downtown Chicago is looking for a high-energy, tice, excellent income potential for a productive, and PPO group practice. Prefer two-three years upbeat, progressive and proactive dentist to join our friendly associate, should be comfortable with practicing experience minimum. Options available team. Completely insurance-free office with fee- extraction. New graduates welcome. Please send for full time and equity. Reply to Box M0313-B3, for-service patients who expect nothing but the résumé to [email protected]. CDS Review. best for their oral health. If this person is you, please send your résumé to

GENERAL PRACTITIONER NEEDED: Multi-location PERIODONTIST WANTED: Our quality northwest [email protected]. dental group seeking talented, quality-oriented suburban practice is in need of an individual with dentist for far western suburb location. We provide high standards and good people skills to join our GENERAL DENTIST/ENDO WANTED: For north- outstanding management, world-class continuing team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of west suburbs to perform root canals only for two- education and financial support. Newer grads, as two years of experience and be proficient in peri- three days a month. Please fax us at well as experienced doctors are welcome. Contact odontics. This is a part-time position. We offer a 630.859.0105. [email protected]______. pleasant working environment and a great staff. Please send your résumé and letters of recommen- ASSOCIATE DENTIST NEEDED: General dentist PERIODONTIST NEEDED: Modern, state-of-the-art dation, if available, for consideration. Reply to Box wanted for part-time associate in our high-tech digital general group practice needs highly skilled, M0313-U2, CDS Review. Oak Lawn office. Our office already has an existing progressive periodontist to work with a team of patient database, which includes PPO patients specialists, general dentists and hygienists. Join FULL-/PART-TIME GENERAL DENTIST: Our busy from our previous associate. An ideal candidate Magnificent Mile team to enjoy a rewarding prac- office in Belvidere needs a full-/part-time general would add to this patient database. Looking for a tice environment with supportive, trained staff and dentist. Great working environment, digital X-rays, highly motivated and energetic individual to truly appreciative patients. Contact trained staff. Phenomenal income potential as become part of our practice. Fax résumé to [email protected]. compensation is based on production and a guar- 708.423.3076. anteed base salary. Our doctors on average make SEEKING PEDIATRIC DENTIST: Busy dental group $750-$1,500 per day. Accepting FFS/PPO/ GENERAL DENTIST: Well-established rapidly grow-

seeking a pediatric specialist or a general dentist Medicaid/AllKids. Email [email protected] ing busy family practice in south suburbs of who is talented and experienced working with chil- or fax 630.428.2182. Chicagoland seeks experienced productive associ- dren. Opportunities are in Elgin, Aurora, and Chica- ate. Two to three days/week to start, with potential go. We offer efficient management, competitive NORTH SIDE PRACTICE SEEKS ORTHODONTIST: for full-time hours. Pediatric dental skills as well as compensation, modern offices and experienced General practice seeking to add an orthodontist for experience in molar endo, surgical extraction and staff. Please send CVs attention Jessica, existing patients in north side Chicago practice. Invisalign would be an asset. Compensation based

[email protected]. Email resume/CV to Maricela Corona at on production and collection. Please email cover [email protected]______. letter and CV to [email protected]______. GENERAL DENTIST: Our busy office close to Rockford needs a full-time or part-time general GENERAL DENTIST WITH EXPERIENCE wanted in BOARD-CERTIFIED ENDODONTIST SEEKS dentist. Relaxed working environment. Great Chicago area: We are a busy practice and in need endodontic associate with extraordinary standards income potential as compensation is based on a of a general dentist with experience. If you have no and patient care for our state-of-the-art practice guaranteed base salary and on production experience with Public Aid please do not apply. every other Saturday and one-two days/week with whichever is higher. Digital X-rays, phenomenal Please email résumé to possible full-time commitment. Offices are paper- staff support. Accepting most insurances, no [email protected]______. less, equipped with microscopes, Kodak CBCT, dig- HMOs. Email [email protected]______or ital X-rays and TDO. Forward CV/résumé to fax 630.213.0685. GENERAL DENTIST POSITION: Fully digital, mod- [email protected]. ern, paperless office in near north suburbs looking LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT and Com- for part-/full-time, patient-oriented dentist. PART-TIME GENERAL DENTIST wanted for our munity Health Center in Waukegan is seeking a PPO/FFS, highly trained staff, great working envi- south suburbs multi-specialty office. Seeking den-

dental director. Prefer MPH and experience. ronment. Email [email protected]. tist who can treatment plan and work in a fast- Adkisson Search Consultants, 866.311.0000, ext. paced office. We're looking for an outgoing, friendly 105; [email protected]______. ASSOCIATE NEEDED: One day a week and every individual who can start right away. Fax résumé to

other Saturday. 20 minutes west of Gurnee 708.895.0757 or email [email protected]. GENERAL DENTIST WANTED for busy Chicago (Round Lake). Open to selling office because I’m office. Office located in Brighton Park neighborhood too busy in Chicago office. Email [email protected]______. PART-TIME EXPERIENCED GENERAL DENTIST (60632). Clean, modern, fully digital and paperless. needed for our busy Lindenhurst office two-three Excellent staff; very well-trained, organized and GENERAL DENTIST: Experienced DDS needed days/week. Must be able to do quality work at a efficient. Prefer full-time, including Sundays. Prefer part-time for far northwest side family practice, fast pace. Some evenings/weekends required. some private practice experience. Compensation near Park Ridge. Potential for partnership/pur- Must be able to work well as part of a team.

based on production with guaranteed minimum. chase. Practice has been viable for over 30 years. Please email résumé to [email protected] Please email résumé to [email protected]. Please call 773.736.5151 or email [email protected]______. or fax to 847.265.6464.

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GENERAL DENTIST WANTED for a mobile dental ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY: Established and grow- DENTISTS WANTED PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME school program. Preventative and restorative serv- ing, two-location practice (http://vvdental.com) (Chicago and suburbs). Gain lots of great experi- ices will be rendered to students. Competitive com- seeking an outstanding dentist with a minimum of ence and increase your speed. We love to teach pensation, great hours and short work days. Must three years experience. Full-time position. Please comprehensive pedo, surgical extractions, etc. to

be detail-oriented and communicate effectively with forward CV/résumé to [email protected]______. the right associates. Are you confident, willing to children. For consideration, please forward your learn and not afraid to work? Malpractice paid if résumé to [email protected]. GENERAL DENTIST: Growing practice in Joliet is full-time. Recent grads and H1 visas welcomed. looking for dental associate to cover for dentist Offices in Chicago, Franklin Park, Aurora, Joliet, ENDODONTIST OR ENDO RESIDENT NEEDED one going on family leave. Can lead to permanent posi- Blue Island. Associates have become partners and day a month at a north side Chicago location. tion for one-two days/week. Multiple locations. we are looking for more. Full timers usually earn

Please email résumé to [email protected]. Excellent potential. Email résumé to $200,000. Please e-mail résumé to

[email protected] or fax 815.727.7260. [email protected]. SEARS/WILLIS TOWER: Downtown Chicago. Office seeking entrepreneurial enthusiastic dentist. Poten- LOOKING FOR A DENTIST: Our thriving group ORTHODONTIST NEEDED: Webster Dental Care is tial for ownership/partnership. Excellent opportunity dental practice is looking for an enthusiastic and seeking a full-time orthodontist to provide care in to develop and learn advanced diagnostic and treat- motivated general dentist in the northwest suburbs three of our offices. Please reply to Dr. Rempas at

ment skills and grow professionally. Email CV and of Chicago. We have some of the newest dental [email protected]. short note on what you are looking for now and in technologies to assist you in providing the highest five years, what entrepreneurial and marketing standard of care and excellent customer service. PART-TIME GENERAL DENTIST NEEDED to cover ideas you have for yourself and "what you bring to Compensation is extremely competitive. If you have Thursdays and alternate Wednesdays in Crystal the table?" to [email protected]. the skills and desire to lead a team, email your Lake office (Fee-for-service and PPO provider).

résumé to [email protected]. Please email [email protected] with cover letter. EXPERIENCED PEDODONTIST, ORTHODONTIST: Join our state-of-the-art, digital, six-chair dental ENDODONTIST NEEDED: Looking for an endodon- Miscellaneous practice, equipped with CT scanner, FFS/PPO. tist to come one-two days a month at a busy Must have outgoing people skills. Flexible hours. Arlington Heights office. It is a group practice with PROTECT YOUR REPUTATION: Potential patients Contact [email protected]. lot of endo needs. Please reply back to (even referrals) Google you before they schedule. [email protected]. One negative review equals 30 lost new patients. MOTIVATED: General dentist wanted for busy E-Book will show you what to do. Free at Chicago office. Earn over $200,000 annually. Office GENERAL DENTIST OPPORTUNITY: Seeking full- http://ddsreputationdefender.com. is clean, modern, fully digital and paperless. Excel- /part-time dentist for busy Chicago practice. The lent staff — very well-trained, organized and effi- ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced ORDER SCHOOL EXCUSAL FORMS FOR YOUR cient. Some private practice experience needed. work environment and excellent chair side matter. student-age patients. CDS sells packages of 250 Compensation based on production with guaran- For consideration, please email resume/CV to blue forms at a cost of $12.95 per package

teed minimum. Please email résumé to [email protected]______. (includes shipping). Send your check payable to: [email protected]. Chicago Dental Society, 401 N. Michigan Ave., PART-TIME DENTIST needed for our growing prac- Suite 200, Chicago IL 60611. Visa, Mastercard and FULL-TIME DENTIST NEEDED: Full-time temporary tice located in the northwest suburbs. We have American Express orders are accepted. To order by dental associate needed for busy Lake Villa office. some of the newest technologies (all digital and CT credit card, shop online at CDS.org. Doctor going on maternity. Approximately two-three scan) to assist you in providing the highest stan- months (February-April). Highly productive office, dard of care and excellent customer service. If you compensation to be negotiated. Please call Barb at are enthusiastic and motivated then come and grow

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For Sale by Owner NORTHBROOK PRACTICE SALE: Average gross For Sale by Broker $170,000. 18 hour/week. Selling 23 year business MEDICAL/DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE: South Hol- for $89,000. Mostly PPO. Rent $1,470/month. Call OAK PARK/CHICAGO AREA PRACTICE FOR SALE: land. This office has 2,300 square feet on the main 224.456.2061. Leave a message. Multi-specialty group. Grossing over $1.1 million. floor. Seven operatories, central lab and steriliza- Seven ops. Newer facility. 100% financing avail- tion, consultation room and business office. There DENTAL OFFICE FOR SALE: Park Ridge. Two ops, able. Building also for sale. Contact Bruce Lowy

is also a full basement and a parking lot on the great location in Landings Professional Building. 847.677.6000 or Lexi Bigg, [email protected]. premises. Please email Mary Beth at Ideal for GP or specialist, $75,000 or best offer.

[email protected]______or call Call 847.912.7085 for information. URGENT SALE OPPORTUNITY IN BEVERLY: Gen- 630.833.5110. eral dental office located in a storefront on main NEAR NORTHWEST SUBURBAN PRACTICE: New intersection. Over 2,000 active patients with fee- ESTABLISHED, 29-YEAR-OLD PRACTICE located listing. Terrific opportunity. Modern neighborhood for-service and PPO. Fully equipped with digital X- in Midway Airport area. Options include immediate general practice. Average $1 million gross. Low ray and flat screens in all three operatories. Priced or transition buy-in/buy-out. No temporary associ- overhead. Seven ops. Digital X-rays. A-dec equip- to sell quickly. Call Bill at 630.242.5678 and/or ates. Doctor transitioning to teaching career. Call ment. Pan/ceph. Remodeled professional building email [email protected].

708.424.5700 or email [email protected]______. with great parking. Transition possible. Serious Visit www.yerkesdental.com. inquiries only. [email protected]______. ADS MIDWEST: Endorsed by the Illinois State Den- tal Society for dental practice brokerage and ORLAND PARK: Five-op, high-tech office for sale, SATELLITE FOR SALE BY OWNER: Far southeast appraisal. Contact Peter J. Ackerman, CPA, at owner must leave ASAP for personal reasons. Chicago satellite office for sale on main street. 312.240.9595 or http://www.adsmidwest.com. Transition is possible. 2011 $386,000 collections Three ops, single story building with private parking. SELLERS NEEDED. Never has the market been on three days a week. Make an offer ($200,000 Collecting $100,000-plus on 12 hours/week, all stronger! Call for a free consultation if you are asking price) with practice broker. private, fee-for-service. Practice and building avail- considering a transition or sale!

[email protected]. able. Great starter opportunity for young dentist ORTHO: $900,000, fantastic location. $275,000 with a guaranteed income, or a perfect satellite. net after debt on part-time schedule. BELMONT OPERATORY PACKAGE: Four-year-old, Only three other dental offices in the entire neigh- OMS: Northwest of Chicago. Collecting $700,000. Belmont X-calibur operatory package, includes borhood. On busy street with bus route. Very low PEDO: $2 million, FFS.

chair, delivery, assistant arm, hands-free light, two utilities, taxes. Contact [email protected]. NORTHWEST CHICAGO: Two ops, $150,000, FFS. cabinets with sinks/hands-free faucets, NORTH SIDE CHICAGO: $1.8 million, FFS, premier doctor/assistant stools, intraoral X-ray. Email Looking to Purchase practice. [email protected] for photos. NORTH SIDE CHICAGO: Three ops, space share to SOUTHERN WISCONSIN PRACTICE WANTED: own. Nicely equipped. GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE: 15-year, We are looking to purchase a modern general NORTH SIDE CHICAGO: Two ops, great starter, established practice in DesPlaines. Located in busy practice with at least three operatories. We cur- Belmont/Pulaski. medical center, two operatories, Eaglesoft Man- rently have four locations. We are open to retaining NORTHERN SUBURBS: Three ops, room to grow. agement System, low overhead. Ideal for general current owner as IC dentist. Please contact Mary Low cost. practitioner. Inquires [email protected]. Beth at [email protected]______or NORTHERN SUBURBS: Three ops, FFS, $250,000 630.833.5110. collections. HINSDALE DENTAL OFFICE: Free standing build- NORTH SHORE: High-end restorative/cosmetic, ing, two/three operatories, lab, reception, on-site ENERGETIC AND PASSIONATE GP SEARCHING premier location. $1.5 million collections. parking, half block from Metra, practice included, FOR OWNERSHIP: Preventive and restorative den- NORTH SHORE: Three ops, FFS, digital, $570,000 100% fee-for-service, owner retiring. tist focused on occlusion, esthetics, and rehabilita- collections. [email protected]______or 630.936.8020. tion. Extensive CE background, committed to NORTHWEST SUBURB: Four ops, digital, excellence in practice. Entertaining all opportuni- $300,000 collections. NAPERVILLE: Beautiful, new start-up office for ties. Contact [email protected]. NORTHWEST SUBURB: Three ops, digital, sale without the headache of establishing a patient $385,000 collections. Priced for immediate sale. base. Doctor relocating out-of-state. Third year SEEKING PRACTICE PURCHASE: Experienced GP NORTHWEST SUBURB: Equipped dental condo in into start-up collecting $418,000 on three looking to purchase a quality practice in the west- Elgin. days/week. 2,002 square feet with four ops and ern/southwestern suburbs. All situations consid- WESTERN SUBURB: $625,000 collections, four

new equipment. Email [email protected]. ered. Please contact [email protected]. ops, new facility, strong hygiene. WESTERN SUBURB: High visibility, desirable sub- LEASE SALE: Northwest Michigan. Lower penin- THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR PRACTICE or urb. Three ops, $200,000, FFS. sula. Growing community. Beautiful office available. working less: General dentist with over 15 years NEAR WESTERN SUBURB: Two operatories. Great opportunity for any dentist. Ideal location for experience seeking ownership in western suburbs. Condo available. any family. World class cultural environment. All sale options to be considered. Inquiries to ROCKFORD: $200,000 collections, low overhead.

Sporting adventures abound. Turnkey. [email protected]______. Priced for quick sale. 231.947.3368. ROCKFORD: $300,000, owner relocating.

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CHICAGO DENTAL BROKER: The only dental FOR SALE IN WESTERN SUBURBS: Opportunity Services brokerage that is owned and operated by a local for dentist interested in crown and bridge, esthet- dentist, and represents dentists. ics, and high-end quality treatment of fee-for-ser- FOR THE COMFORT of your patients: General dentist Contact Robert Uhland at 888.688.8441 or vice patients. This long established and is available to work in your office, performing surgical 847.814.4149. www.chicagodentalbroker.net. well-managed practice collects $800,000- extractions and removal of impacted third molars. Fax

NILES: Start-up practice ready to go. Four ops, $900,000 annually with 50% true overhead. Seller inquiries to 847.940.9885 or email [email protected]. beautiful finish out, low rent. Doctor retiring is flexible regarding post transition plans. The facil- immediately. Priced to sell. ity is very nice with many high-tech assets. The LAW OFFICES OF DONALD A. LEVY, LTD. NORTH SHORE: Fantastic office, new technology, seller owns the real estate. Contact Dr. Ronald Representing dentists for over 20 years. great location and staff. $300,000 plus collections Prokes of Legacy Practice Transitions, Inc at Contracts, corporations, partnerships, tax returns on two days/week. Huge growth potential. 800.334.9126 or Beth Benkert at 224.238.7260. and tax matters, estate planning, wills and trusts, SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN: Beautiful office. Very real estate, business litigation. 847.568.1300. busy and very profitable. $700,000 on a 32-hour CHICAGO PRACTICE SALES: 773.502.6000, work week. High volume requires an experienced www.chicagopracticesales.com, NORTHSHORE ANESTHESIA SERVICE: Affiliated

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[email protected], 800.853.9493 or your staff. Call Wendy at 773.502.6000 or visit email [email protected]. References available 630.781.2176. www.cuttingedgepractice.com for more information. upon request. ONE HOUR SOUTHWEST OF CHICAGO #22123: ILLINOIS PRACTICES FOR SALE: LaSalle County. Beautifully appointed five-op office BARTLETT: Sold! on busy main street. Doctor retiring from this CHICAGO: Six ops. Beautiful build. FFS and PPO. 30-year-old general dental practice that averages Collecting $565,000. Owner retiring. about $500,000 in annual production. GOLD COAST: Collecting $850,000. 100% FFS. DOWNTOWN CHICAGO #22134: Qualified buyer High-end cosmetic restorative focus. seeks to buy or merge practice/charts. All types of CICERO: Sold! situations will be considered. ELGIN: Four ops in a spa setting. Newer build. WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO #22135: 100% FFS. Financial data pending. Qualified buyer seeks practice to buy or merge. MT. PROSPECT: Sold! All types of situations considered. LANSING: Four ops at street level. Building with NORTHWEST #22137: Doctor retiring from estab- parking available for purchase. FFS and PPO. lished $550,000 production practice with growth OAK LAWN: Data Pending. potential. PALATINE: Under contract!

CHICAGO #22140: Nine operatories, multi-doctor, WISCONSIN PRACTICES FOR SALE: ______gross receipts $1.8 million. MILWAUKEE: Four ops at street level. Building NORTH CENTRAL #22141: Beautiful modern available. Collecting $600,000. office, four operatories, gross receipts $850,000. WEST SUBURBS CHICAGO #22142: Well estab-

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FINAL IMPRESSIONS by Walter F. Lamacki, DDS

Contact Dr. Lamacki at [email protected].

Why is the ADA the organization of NO?

eneral Eisenhower, along with many other wartime titled, “Surgical Mid-Level Providers Do Not Reduce Overall commanders, was suspicious of plans. He reasoned Rates of Decay.” A couple of quibbles: surgical mid-level G that once the enemy was engaged, the flux of battle provider is a new term to me, pure spin; the report goes on to dictated tactics. What Eisenhower did advocate was say that no category of provider reduces the rate of decay. So planning that recognized the need to be nimble in order to why the subtitle? achieve success. The ADA has consistently intoned the mantra that access to In the continuing conflict about mid-level providers and dental care is a multi-faceted problem and will require many their role in solving the access to dental care dilemma, two different approaches. I couldn’t agree more. But where’s the recent developments point to the necessity of planning for beef? unanticipated events. In the six years since the Alaskan fiasco, the ADA has trotted On Dec. 12, Community Catalyst announced in a press out the usual suspects: symposia, summit meetings with the release the formation of a panel of educators to develop evi- ever-popular communities of interest, and slick PowerPoint dence-based standards for the education of dental therapists. lectures. Their only foray into clinical solutions for the epidem- Community Catalyst is a not-for-profit advocacy organization ic of dental disease is the community dental health coordinator that broadly attempts to trans- (CDHC) who will direct a patient to the dentist. Huh? Oh I for- form the American healthcare got, the CDHCs can also place a sedative filling, but are not system. They have a staff of poli- permitted to excavate the offending tooth. Since the two-year cy analysts, lawyers, community training program’s inception, approximately 40 have been organizers and communication Surprise, surprise, trained for the 60 million Americans who don’t have access to specialists that have aided health nary a practicing dental care; it’s akin to fighting the pandemic of dental disease initiatives in more than 40 states. with a a single spigot of fluoridated water. Make no mistake: Community dentist is on the So what’s needed? For starters, recalibrate the goal of NO. Catalyst is a widely respected panel. The silence Our goal should be that any new category of allied personnel organization. It has partnered must work under the direct supervision of a dentist — and not with another heavyweight, the from the ADA is babble about what they can and can not do. Adjust our tactics; Kellogg Foundation. Surprise, deafening. engage Community Catalyst and offer our considerable surprise, nary a practicing dentist resources in developing a dental therapist curriculum. Find the is on the panel. The silence from high ground with Pew and Kellogg by dropping the NO the ADA is deafening. approach but not retreating from direct supervision. Do a sci- What is surprising is that the entific study on patient safety by mid-level providers. If we ADA seems not to have anticipated that a unified curriculum believe in evidence-based dentistry, then we need hard evi- would be proposed for mid-level providers. The proposal, by dence of patient safety, not conjecture. itself, lends credence to the concept of a dental therapist and A recent poll of the public rated dentists in the top third of strengthens the Kellogg and Pew foundations’ hand in advanc- professionals in trust. That’s a beachhead. Our objective must ing its development. be gaining the No. 1 ranking. Since the advent of the Alaskan dental health aide therapist six years ago, the ADA has become the organization of NO. It lost public stature by unsuccessfully suing Alaskan Natives and has attempted to block every proposal for a dental therapist in other states. When that position became untenable they tacitly accepted the concept of the mid-level provider with the proviso that they would not be allowed to perform irreversible procedures. On Jan. 2, the ADA released the results of a year-long study of mid-level providers in other countries. The report was sub-

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9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace About CDS meetings Regional Meetings are FREE to all CDS About our program members and their staffs, as well as dental hygienist members of the Illinois State Dental Team cohesion is vital to building a strong practice, reaching goals Society. and ensuring a place where people enjoy working together. In this high-energy, interactive teamwork session, attendees will learn to A fee of $250 is charged to dentists who are not CDS members and their staffs, which may identify the toxic factors that undermine team effectiveness and the be applied to membership for the current steps to take to manage challenges within the team and with year. Advance registration is not required, but CDS encourages you to register online at patients. http://on.cds.org/regional. Whether your group has worked together for years or you are building a new team, this program will help each team member How to earn CE credit Regional Meeting registration will end 30 move to the next level of effectiveness. You’ll leave with new minutes after the actual start of the program. insights on how to strengthen your team and your practice! Attendees will receive bar coded badges that capture their time of entry. Badges will be scanned as attendees leave at the end of the We encourage your whole staff to attend together so they can program. No partial credit will be issued. interact as teammates. Continuing Education credit forms will be mailed to attendees after the meeting.

5 CE hours Directions to Drury Lane Register online at http://on.cds.org/regional Call 630.530.8300

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